1
as in to penetrate
to go or come in or into
the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution
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2
as in to join
to become a member of
patriotic young men and women entering the armed services debutantes entering society
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3
as in to record
to put (someone or something) on a list
new voters fill out a form and elections officials enter their names into the database
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as in to receive
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
the club enters only five new members a year
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Recent Examples of enter
When Wade had entered the league, baggy, untucked dress shirts and oversize suits were the style on draft night; on game days, players draped 5XL sweat suits and Mitchell & Ness throwback jerseys over their lanky frames.
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D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
At 9-2, the Padres entered Tuesday with the league’s best record.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
If both answers are no, Mahdi will enter the death chamber at the Broad River Correctional Institute in Columbia, South Carolina, the same prison where Sigmon was put to death.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Hit bingo by reading a book from a new set of categories then enter the giveaway to win a $100 gift card to Bookshop.org.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
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D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
At 9-2, the Padres entered Tuesday with the league’s best record.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
If both answers are no, Mahdi will enter the death chamber at the Broad River Correctional Institute in Columbia, South Carolina, the same prison where Sigmon was put to death.
—CBS News, 9 Apr. 2025
Hit bingo by reading a book from a new set of categories then enter the giveaway to win a $100 gift card to Bookshop.org.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enter
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The therapy uses a combination of lasers and light treatments to penetrate the skin based on the severity of the acne.—
Susan Bard,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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Use the tip of your tongue to penetrate around the hole and the flat part of your tongue to lick some areas.—
Ian Kumamoto,
Them,
25 Mar. 2025
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Jurado joins two other Asian American councilmembers, John Lee and Nithya Raman.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Silver also confirmed Thursday that the league was looking into building its own league in Europe, a blended structure that would include permanent franchises—with slots to be sold akin to domestic expansion—and space for a few EuroLeague teams to join the competition annually.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The administration expects the new rates to remain in place until the U.S. narrows a $1.2 trillion trade imbalance recorded last year.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Even worse, the duo recorded zero interceptions and just one turnover between them — a Holland forced fumble in Week 1.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Set to take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. on The Yard, the 68-year-old will serve as the Commencement orator and also receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Although charges made before a new credit card is received are rarely due to mail theft, this type of traditional fraud still poses a risk.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Players can access them at any point during a game.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Currently, commuters on the Sawgrass Expressway can only access Pat Salerno Drive from the south.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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Allen rejoined Gang of Four for a reunion with the core lineup in the mid-’00s.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
6 Apr. 2025
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And, of course, the rotation that Bubic has rejoined with a certain undaunted presence through a precarious path since being rapid-fired from A-ball to the majors in 2020.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2025
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Today, Ford is listed at -1400 over Mattice, who is a +600 betting underdog.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The federal lawsuit filed April 4 lists the city of North Ridgeville and three individuals as defendants.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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Sprinkle salt and pepper on and toss until the spears are lightly coated in oil. Spread them out in a single layer on the pan. Bake just until the base of a stalk is easily pierced.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Bake just until the base of a stalk is easily pierced.—
Tribune News Service,
Denver Post,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Enter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enter. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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