1
as in betrothals
the act or state of being engaged to be married
the fun couple recently announced their engagement
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as in dates
an agreement to be present at a specified time and place
a lifelong practice of marking all of my engagements on a weekly calendar
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as in employments
the state of being provided with a paying job
his engagement as a caddie at the golf club was his first work experience
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Recent Examples of engagements
One of the most enduring royal handbag traditions dates back to Queen Elizabeth II, who reportedly used her purse as a discreet way to signal staff during public engagements.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
And this is not just theory; it has been proven in recent tensions and engagements involving Iran.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Their schedule includes a ceremonial military review, cultural engagements, a garden party at the British ambassador’s residence and bilateral meetings, with the King also set to deliver a rare address to a joint session of Congress — only the second by a British monarch.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
King Charles' younger sister is known for her tireless drive for royal duty, often ranked among the royal family's hardest-working members by count of official engagements recorded in The Court Circular.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The King originally announced his cancer diagnosis in February 2024 and took a break from public engagements for a few months to receive treatment.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2026
The documentary will open Wednesday, June 17, including one-week engagements in Los Angeles and New York as well as one-night exclusive screenings across the country.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The concert version offers flexibility with scheduling and opens up the possibility to bring in high-profile singers for shorter engagements.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
This time, there was no royal walkabout, but a mix of quasi-regal public engagements and private commercial events for a tour that’s part-celebrity, part-charity.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
And this is not just theory; it has been proven in recent tensions and engagements involving Iran.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Their schedule includes a ceremonial military review, cultural engagements, a garden party at the British ambassador’s residence and bilateral meetings, with the King also set to deliver a rare address to a joint session of Congress — only the second by a British monarch.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
King Charles' younger sister is known for her tireless drive for royal duty, often ranked among the royal family's hardest-working members by count of official engagements recorded in The Court Circular.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The King originally announced his cancer diagnosis in February 2024 and took a break from public engagements for a few months to receive treatment.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2026
The documentary will open Wednesday, June 17, including one-week engagements in Los Angeles and New York as well as one-night exclusive screenings across the country.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
The concert version offers flexibility with scheduling and opens up the possibility to bring in high-profile singers for shorter engagements.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
This time, there was no royal walkabout, but a mix of quasi-regal public engagements and private commercial events for a tour that’s part-celebrity, part-charity.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for engagements
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The author maintained that the core of the tale is authentic despite fictionalizing names and dates.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2026
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Stay flexible with travel dates and destinations Expedia Group travel expert Melanie Fish told ABC News that flexibility remains key to saving this summer.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Though this rendezvous occurred before the pair were spotted together in Rome, tabloids did not report the outing until afterwards.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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While that risk of impact has been confidently ruled out, the date of its future rendezvous with our planet on Friday the 13th is likely no salve to those who are superstitious.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Micron did not respond Thursday to questions about how many workers Crucial employs and whether they will be laid off or land jobs elsewhere at the company.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Dec. 2025
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But the depth of struggles beyond that must prompt some broader questions about philosophy or the type of hitters Houston employs.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The healthtech marketplace has capitalized on consumers’ interest to own their data, come to doctor’s appointments armed with information, and track their progress in real time.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Engagements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engagements. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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