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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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He said he wasn’t happy with it but that “it is what is,” expressing no interest in going after anyone who might be engaged in this behavior.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 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

“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

Every institution must be engaged in the fight because every institution is at risk.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2025

“You’re part of something that’s so awful. And you seem to be engaged in it.”

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

be engaged in

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