as in amused
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as in regaled
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
entertain the kids while I go and prepare dinner
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as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
have you ever entertained the thought that you could be wrong?
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as in had
to keep in one's mind or heart
I don't entertain the hope of ever getting a girl like that to go out with me
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Recent Examples of entertained
Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Bring Entertainment Pack toys, books, and games to keep your toddler entertained.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Culinary classes, crafts, games, scavenger hunts, and movie showings keep youngsters entertained indoors.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
First and foremost, viewers want to be entertained.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
New Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Jennifer Tilly is certainly keeping her costars entertained.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Bored cats can turn to stealing for entertainment, so it is advised to offer toys or treats to keep felines entertained.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Image Near Campus Martius Park in Detroit, a member of the Detroit Circus wore a dreidel hat and entertained a crowd at a menorah lighting.
—Philip Pacheco, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
That was clear to those the dancer entertained at the Folies Bergère in Paris at the turn of the 19th century.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
Weed Jenga is the perfect way to keep your guests entertained and laughing throughout the night.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
Bring Entertainment Pack toys, books, and games to keep your toddler entertained.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Culinary classes, crafts, games, scavenger hunts, and movie showings keep youngsters entertained indoors.
—Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
First and foremost, viewers want to be entertained.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
New Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member Jennifer Tilly is certainly keeping her costars entertained.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Bored cats can turn to stealing for entertainment, so it is advised to offer toys or treats to keep felines entertained.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Image Near Campus Martius Park in Detroit, a member of the Detroit Circus wore a dreidel hat and entertained a crowd at a menorah lighting.
—Philip Pacheco, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
That was clear to those the dancer entertained at the Folies Bergère in Paris at the turn of the 19th century.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertained
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Listeners, including Musk himself, were incredibly amused at the similarity in their voices, right down to accent, cadence, and techno-babble vocabulary.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Internet Reacts The video prompted a flood of comments from amused viewers.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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On influencers at the DNC and RNC This tension between influencers and traditional media gained prominence when influencers had access to both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
4 Jan. 2025
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Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins had high praise for Wells before the game.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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His death from food poisoning in September wasn’t investigated because it was considered natural, O Globo previously stated.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Patriots are also expected to interview ex-Titans head coach Mike Vrabel, who is considered a leading candidate for the job.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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The chief executives of all three held a joint press conference in Tokyo.—
Kantaro Komiya,
The Tennessean,
24 Dec. 2024
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He is currently being held at a federal detention center in Brooklyn.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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Leicester have retained their former men’s training ground, Belvoir Drive, just outside the city centre, which is situated in a housing estate, and there is so far no information on the Land Registry of a sale.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Producers hold onto their rights and their IP and the value from our spend is retained in the UK, not across the Atlantic.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
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These textiles were cherished as precious heirlooms and passed down through families over generations in Indonesia.—
Roger Catlin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
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At its core, the book is a celebration of togetherness, a reminder that the heart of any party lies in making guests feel cherished.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Some players questioned Steichen’s decision making, and the direction of the franchise.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Entertained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertained. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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