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be engaged in

VERB

perform

Synonyms

STRONGEST

achieve act behave complete do execute finish function implement meet observe operate take work

STRONG

comply discharge effect end enforce fulfill move percolate perk react realize satisfy tick transact

WEAK

bring about bring off carry through carry to completion deliver the goods dispose of do justice to do to a turn go that route pull off put through run with the ball take care of business wind up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain avoid bear cancel cease create destroy discontinue dodge fail forget give up halt idle ignore keep lose maintain miss neglect stop

STRONG

deny dissuade overlook refuse

WEAK

direct prevent

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In other words, Chiles may be engaged in “expression,” but that expression is a medical treatment that Colorado has every right to regulate.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

A recent Gallup survey found people with a powerful sense of purpose at work are 5.6 times as likely to be engaged in their jobs as those with a low sense of purpose.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

“If the aircraft flying above is not identifiable as a combatant aircraft, it should not be engaged in combatant activity.”

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

“We are very cognizant of the fact that that Penske truck seemed to be engaged in a lot of the exact behavior that the language of the TRO specifically prohibits,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

Jonah looked down at the screen of the Elucidator, which seemed to be engaged in some kind of countdown: 10, 9, 8 .

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

be engaged in

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