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
Celebrity status became an advantage for these public figures when entering the courtroom and facing a jury of their peers, experts told Fox News Digital.
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Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Videos from the scene posted to social media showed dozens of firefighters and other emergency service personnel at the scene, entering the building and removing residents from the immediate danger.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Update: As recently as today, Gunn is once again talking about the Brave and Bold script, and the movie entering production when it’s finished:
This is just not going to happen at this point.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Trash and recycling collection disruptions entered day four in Chula Vista on Monday as Republic Services workers remain off the job in solidarity with strikers on the East Coast.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Videos from the scene posted to social media showed dozens of firefighters and other emergency service personnel at the scene, entering the building and removing residents from the immediate danger.
—Shane Croucher
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Update: As recently as today, Gunn is once again talking about the Brave and Bold script, and the movie entering production when it’s finished:
This is just not going to happen at this point.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Trash and recycling collection disruptions entered day four in Chula Vista on Monday as Republic Services workers remain off the job in solidarity with strikers on the East Coast.
—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enter
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This product can be helpful for removing rust from hidden areas and crevices that are hard to penetrate.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 July 2025
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However, when the $540 ceiling was being penetrated, the RSI did not confirm with a push to new highs indicating that momentum, or rate-of-change, was waning.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
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Goldberg joins Ilana's former coworkers to perform the song while wearing a nun outfit, clearly referencing her involvement in the Sister Act film series.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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The early-morning radio show announced via TikTok on Thursday night that Ice Cube would join their live show Friday.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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The Shawnee Mission East graduate shut out the Royals lineup across 6 ⅔ innings while recording seven strikeouts.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 July 2025
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Revenue from recorded music grew just over 1 percent year over year, up to 2.22 billion euros ($2.5 billion), but recorded revenue from music subscriptions and streaming grew 5.1 percent to 1.5 billion euros ($1.7 billion).—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
31 July 2025
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This same study highlighted how this is money left on the table, as 66% of those who negotiated their salary received an increase.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Homes are selling close to list price, with sellers receiving 98.6% on average.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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The nearby beach platform allows seafarers to access the sea and launch water toys with ease.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
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Telstra Plus members can access a presale beginning Monday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. local time.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 July 2025
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The 32-year-old will rejoin Arne Slot’s squad after their return to the UK.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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The former 5-star prospect from Lakeland returned to the Sunshine State and rejoined his one-time suitors after struggling as a freshman in 2023 under Deion Sanders at Colorado.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 July 2025
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Evangeline Delgado, who is listed as the selling agent on the Zillow property listing, did not respond to a voicemail left on the phone number for her on the web page or to a contact form filled out by a reporter.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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The platform works with property owners to automate everything from listing properties and managing viewings to vetting tenants and coordinating maintenance, right down to scheduling a handyman or janitor.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The bullet pierced that victim’s left thigh, exiting then lodging in her right thigh.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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Reduce heat to low to maintain a simmer; simmer over low, covered, until broth mixture has thickened and steaks are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour, stirring gravy and turning steaks every 15 minutes.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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“Enter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enter. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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