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as in betrothal
the act or state of being engaged to be married
the fun couple recently announced their engagement
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as in appointment
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 employment
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 engagement
According to a 2023 study, 94% of partners who did the proposing paid for the engagement ring in full, and only 2% of couples reportedly decided to split the cost of the ring.
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Meg Walters, Glamour, 9 Nov. 2025
The earrings were an engagement gift to Princess Diana from the Spencer family’s favorite jewelers, the Collingwood Jewelry House.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
Future decisions regarding permanent fare changes will involve a comprehensive process, including public engagement, a Title VI Fare Equity analysis, and a Fare Revenue Impact Budget Assessment.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
The timing of this public engagement is also very notable.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engagement
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Thus, Edward’s choice of ring sweetly honors the couple’s half-decade of dating before getting engaged, the joy of their betrothal, and their hope for their future together.—
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But the line between celebrating and capitalizing on the betrothal — or any other pop culture moment — can be tough for brands to balance.—
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Call 1-800-955-6886 to schedule an appointment to claim your prize.—
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The accuser reported the assault during a doctor's appointment in December, according to court documents.—
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The commission also investigates complaints of discrimination and harassment, and looks into issues regarding employment, housing, education and credit.—
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None of this violates federal law because the CCPA only prevents termination, not every employment action.—
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The host noted the date of the insurrection, following President Joe Biden's win over Trump in the 2020 election for president, early on.—
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All prize claims must be submitted within 180 days of the drawing date for draw games.—
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As Broad Arrow’s lot description notes, the DB5’s body was designed by Federico Formenti, who was in the employ of Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera.—
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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.—
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Smaller models simulate long-range approaches, while larger, high-fidelity replicas like the one shown are used to test the most delicate, close-range phases of a rendezvous.—
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Though Rachel arrives under the guise of a recent customer with a follow-up question for her shoe salesman, she's actually arrived to share a steamy rendezvous with Marty.—
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“Engagement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engagement. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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