ENGAGES (IN) Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

engages (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of engage (in)

as in works (at)

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If Brents practices without limitations on Friday he will likely be cleared to play in Sunday afternoon’s home game against the New England Patriots.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
Brantley coach Gabe Parnell said Keira practices with the Patriots and also trains in early mornings and Saturdays with her swim club, Windermere Lakers.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

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What’s more, Sorrell notes that carbs are also the only macronutrient that contain fiber (a large russet brings about four grams if eaten skin-on).

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
Poetry is a form that relies on—or brings about—the failure of language.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

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