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as in accessing
to go or come in or into
the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution
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as in joining
to become a member of
patriotic young men and women entering the armed services debutantes entering society
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as in recording
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 receiving
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 entering
Friction should act as a safeguard, especially when choices have long-term implications, such as entering into debt, making a large investment, or choosing financial protection products.
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Alex Kreger, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The Rockets are entering one of the trickiest parts of any rebuild.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Editor’s picks By the late Seventies, Perry’s generation was approaching or entering its thirties, dealing with adult pressures, divorces, and myriad rattling issues.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
Both teams have been dealing with drama entering this game but for different reasons.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The latter is entering the final months of his deal, although West Ham have the option to extend by a further year.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
The Magic are looking to win their third straight game entering this contest.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
This cooling is crucial for entering the deeper stages of sleep.
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
The decision to hold the cohort in Nicosia was driven by necessity, as current restrictions prevent Palestinian participants from entering Israel.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Alex Kreger, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
The Rockets are entering one of the trickiest parts of any rebuild.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Editor’s picks By the late Seventies, Perry’s generation was approaching or entering its thirties, dealing with adult pressures, divorces, and myriad rattling issues.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
Both teams have been dealing with drama entering this game but for different reasons.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
The latter is entering the final months of his deal, although West Ham have the option to extend by a further year.
—Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
The Magic are looking to win their third straight game entering this contest.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
This cooling is crucial for entering the deeper stages of sleep.
—Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
The decision to hold the cohort in Nicosia was driven by necessity, as current restrictions prevent Palestinian participants from entering Israel.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entering
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Starbucks workers on Mass Ave walked off the job Tuesday, joining an increasing number of unionized baristas across the country who are going on strike in a labor dispute with the Seattle coffee behemoth.—
Alysa Guffey,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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His perspective shifted after joining an organization that brought Palestinians, Israelis, and internationals together.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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News of Washington receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom first surfaced in 2022, with Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles also listed as an honoree at the time.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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For example, a student may depend more heavily on the bus to get to school—as opposed to having a parent who can drive them or receiving a car on their 16th birthday.—
Lynne Peeples,
TIME,
6 Jan. 2025
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Winterized Trail Running Shoes These trail running shoes are designed for wet muck, packed snow, and sloppy terrain in general, with their traction adding necessary grip and rugged uppers protecting from punctures and penetrating cold and moisture.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside Online,
20 Dec. 2024
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It’s coated with a durable water repellent (DWR) treatment that helps bead water and stop it from penetrating the outer layer.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
18 Dec. 2024
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As an add-on, guests can escape the hustle and bustle of sailing among thousands to a relaxed atmosphere for decompressing before rejoining their families for more adventures.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
20 Dec. 2024
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All came up through the agent trainee program after starting as assistants, with Cunningham rejoining WME in 2021 after a 2019 stint, Poitras and Wilk coming on board in 2019, Fox and Stewart in 2021, and Fayers in 2018.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
19 Dec. 2024
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Deal Rationale Since Universal Music Group’s distribution and listing in 2021, Vivendi has been subject to a significant conglomerate discount, resulting in a notable decrease in valuation and limiting its capacity to execute external growth initiatives for its subsidiaries.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Post-pandemic, the market favored buyers who could easily give cash offers or offers well over the asking price in the immediate days after listing.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Dec. 2024
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And an image of a woman named Linda Jackson washing her hair in a plastic bin on the Navajo Nation, the striking mountains of Monument Valley piercing the background, was how Elliot Ross shed light on what life is like in America’s water inequality capital.—
TIME Photo Department,
TIME,
20 Dec. 2024
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The She Wolf's howl is as piercing as ever.—
Pamela Avila,
USA TODAY,
19 Dec. 2024
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And this craziness involves the incident with the boat captain at Haulover marina, the incident with the social media influencer, mysteriously filing for divorce and and then withdrawing the petition, the house fire, trolling fans after the Houston loss, among other things.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2025
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There are also situations in the e-filing context, in which a tax professional fails to e-file a return unbeknownst to the taxpayer, that courts have recently found reasonable cause.—
Andy Weiner,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Hamilton is accused of offering to pay recruits in exchange for committing and enrolling at FSU in 2023, inducing the recruits to act on the promise, and reneging on his promise.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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Carter attended public school in his hometown before enrolling in Georgia Southwestern College and the Georgia Institute of Technology.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
29 Dec. 2024
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“Entering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entering. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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