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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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
Just like that, what had been a 23-point halftime lead was trimmed to 13 entering the fourth.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem said Israeli police prevented the church’s senior leaders from entering to celebrate mass.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Earlier Sunday, Jerusalem police prevented the Roman Catholic Church’s top leadership from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass in private.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
The 32-year-old Imanaga entered the season with plenty of question marks.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem said Israeli police prevented the church’s senior leaders from entering to celebrate mass.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Earlier Sunday, Jerusalem police prevented the Roman Catholic Church’s top leadership from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday Mass in private.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2026
The 32-year-old Imanaga entered the season with plenty of question marks.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enter
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Foxtails are considered dangerous to pets because they are barbed and can penetrate a dog’s skin, ears, nose, eyes and paws and do not fall out on their own.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Pritzker said the speed with which AI is penetrating all forms of life is concerning.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Texas built as much as a 69-29 lead with just under 6 minutes left, right before Harmon left the game and went to the bench to join Booker, who didn’t play at all in the fourth quarter.—
Stephen Hawkins,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Li's murder in San Gabriel will be joined with the Walnut Creek double murders to be prosecuted in Contra Costa County, the DA's Office said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Woo yielded one hit over seven brilliant innings, setting down his last 12 batters and recording six strikeouts while matching the longest scoreless start of his career.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The right-hander faced eight batters and recorded one out, walking four batters and allowing four runs.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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After the monthslong delay, attorneys sent the government a letter in February and prompted them to allow the father to receive appointments for a fingerprinting background check, a home visit and a DNA test.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Carson Pickett received the ball in that area in the 67th minute and rifled a shot wide.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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In a final response filed last week, Shelton argued that the county replaced what was effectively an outright ban with restrictions that still prevent ultralight pilots from accessing the airport.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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About an hour later, Bowen’s parents arrived at the house, but didn’t have any way to access the property.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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After a brief conversation, Shaffer rejoined his friend.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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The UConn assistant took just a couple of days off to pop by Chestnut Hill this week before rejoining the Huskies for a trip to the Final Four.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Per 247Sports, the Golden Eagles star is listed as a top-15 running back in the nation.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, March 30 Augusta National Golf Club updated the field for the Masters and Woods remained as listed in the field.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The couple’s 3-year-old son was grazed in the back by the bullet that pierced Kaori’s skull, police and witnesses said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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This should result in a sharper edge that can pierce things like tomato skin more easily.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Enter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enter. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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