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as in penetrated
to go or come in or into
the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution
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as in joined
to become a member of
patriotic young men and women entering the armed services debutantes entering society
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as in recorded
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 received
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 entered
Villas are entered through the garden, on stone pathways that aren’t conducive to wheelchairs.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
The investigation determined that Castillo used his control panel to unlock the third inmate’s cell, and in his line of sight, the pair pulled open the door, entered the cell and proceeded to punch and kick the victim.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Registered participants will be automatically entered into the Bike Anywhere Day Sweepstakes for the chance to win one of five e-bikes, courtesy of Ridepanda.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Montreal entered the playoffs with 10 players having previously appeared in a Game 7.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
During the economic downturn in 2008, Ron Herman entered into a joint venture in Japan and introduced its first store there in 2009.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
There were other differences too—wooden fermenters were used at the time, but were ultimately phased out by the turn of the century; and the whiskey was entered into barrels at 107 proof during that period, but then raised a few times to reach 115 proof in 2006.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Lawhead has still not entered a plea to the criminal charges.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Kelvin Evans, 40, entered a guilty plea to single counts of criminal trespass and entering a vehicle with the intent to commit theft in Fulton County Superior Court, according Fox 5 Atlanta.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
The investigation determined that Castillo used his control panel to unlock the third inmate’s cell, and in his line of sight, the pair pulled open the door, entered the cell and proceeded to punch and kick the victim.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Registered participants will be automatically entered into the Bike Anywhere Day Sweepstakes for the chance to win one of five e-bikes, courtesy of Ridepanda.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Montreal entered the playoffs with 10 players having previously appeared in a Game 7.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
During the economic downturn in 2008, Ron Herman entered into a joint venture in Japan and introduced its first store there in 2009.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
There were other differences too—wooden fermenters were used at the time, but were ultimately phased out by the turn of the century; and the whiskey was entered into barrels at 107 proof during that period, but then raised a few times to reach 115 proof in 2006.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 May 2026
Lawhead has still not entered a plea to the criminal charges.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
Kelvin Evans, 40, entered a guilty plea to single counts of criminal trespass and entering a vehicle with the intent to commit theft in Fulton County Superior Court, according Fox 5 Atlanta.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entered
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The precision strike successfully penetrated defenses that had been held for years.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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While most of that warming occurs near the surface, measurements show heat has also penetrated to depths of roughly 3,000 meters over recent decades.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Howden joined seven other players, including Wayne Gretzky, atop the list.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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In an announcement video posted to social media, Martin was joined by characters from Sesame Street and the Muppets, with a cameo from BTS.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Appearing in her fourth WNBA game, Johnson recorded 14 points and six rebounds in 28 minutes against the Fever.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Weaver and Devin Williams — the other former Yankees closer in the Mets’ bullpen — recorded the final nine outs in Saturday’s victory, which evened the Subway Series at one win apiece going into Sunday afternoon’s finale.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Police then received additional calls about gunfire several blocks away.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Some voters received a mail ballot for the wrong party ahead of the June 23 primary election, the Maryland State Board of Elections said last week.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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An open, decentralized network for AI infrastructure (one where GPU capacity can be contributed and accessed across organizational and geographic boundaries) does not need to beat hyperscalers on their own terms.—
David Liberman,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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According to the innovation center, real-time operational data such as joint wear, battery condition, and movement accuracy can be accessed through a centralized management platform linked to each robot’s unique identification number.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 May 2026
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Since then, however, the Colts have been unable to strike a deal, and after missing the first two weeks of voluntary spring practice, Richardson rejoined the team last week.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Timberwolves players arrived for the game wearing DiVincenzo’s jersey to honor the shooting guard, who tore his Achilles tendon in Game 4 and rejoined the team Thursday after an out-of-town surgery.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Suarez, the van occupant and two additional pedestrians, ages 44 and 36, were listed in stable condition.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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This reference is no longer listed on the Chopard website, but sells for around $15,000 on sites like Chrono24.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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In a hall occasionally pierced by air-raid sirens warning of Russian strikes, the event has united Ukraine’s most prominent galleries, artists, collectors, and cultural institutions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Steve died in September 2006 after a stingray's tail pierced his chest and caused a fatal injury to his heart while filming a documentary on the Great Barrier Reef, when Robert was 2 years old.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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“Entered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entered. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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