1
as in accessing
to go or come in or into
the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution
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2
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
The tightening of the reins in the British Mandate for Palestine comes as Adolf Hitler and Germany invade Poland, triggering the beginnings of World War II, and as Jewish refugees fleeing persecution begin entering the region.
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Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Travelers can find an enrollment center near them using the official TSA website and entering either their airport code or ZIP code.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
As the Steelers continue through the offseason, a new team appears to be entering the mix to land the veteran quarterback.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
What would entering into a relationship with someone who deals with a chronic illness mean for me and my life?
—Christina Frazier, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
For his final season, Madsen is entering the spring off an injury again.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
The jury found that the trooper and another radioed a false location to headquarters before entering the apartment, and one of them decided to plant a gun at the scene afterward before his partner persuaded him against it.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The war has continued escalating since, with Israel Defense Forces troops entering southern Lebanon at the beginning of a ground invasion, an operation that looks certain to expand.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Travelers can find an enrollment center near them using the official TSA website and entering either their airport code or ZIP code.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
As the Steelers continue through the offseason, a new team appears to be entering the mix to land the veteran quarterback.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
What would entering into a relationship with someone who deals with a chronic illness mean for me and my life?
—Christina Frazier, Health, 1 Apr. 2026
For his final season, Madsen is entering the spring off an injury again.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
The jury found that the trooper and another radioed a false location to headquarters before entering the apartment, and one of them decided to plant a gun at the scene afterward before his partner persuaded him against it.
—Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
The war has continued escalating since, with Israel Defense Forces troops entering southern Lebanon at the beginning of a ground invasion, an operation that looks certain to expand.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entering
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Those who fly the small, lightweight aircraft of different stripes were restricted for nearly four years from accessing the airport by ground and taking off in their ultralights.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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After his arrest in June 2025, he was placed on administrative leave and prohibited from accessing school property, Campbell said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Prior to joining the team in-house, Sarah worked in luxury fashion e-commerce while freelancing for the title as well as other reputable UK publications such as House and Garden, Evening Standard, Sleeper Magazine, and Suitcase.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Dow losses pulled it into correction territory, joining the Nasdaq, which entered a correction the day before.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2026
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The homer was his third hit of the 2026 campaign after recording an RBI single in the third inning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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That turned out to be all that Monroe needed, improving her record to 12-3 and recording her fourth shutout of the season.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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One woman died after suffering a seizure, falling and receiving no medical care for hours.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Their reports explained regretfully that the confrontation had prevented two officers from receiving awards for shooting burglars.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Epic Fury opened with the most exquisite tools available—stealth bombers, stealth fighters, electronic attack, cyberwar, long-range cruise missiles and penetrating munitions.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Geophysics experts caution that ground-penetrating radar typically only resolves features a few meters below the surface — not the depths Biondi’s theory requires.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Suarez's homer, his first since rejoining the Reds this offseason, came on an 0-2 pitch from Greg Weissert with two runners aboard in the sixth to put Cincinnati ahead 3-2.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The veteran reliever entertained offers from other contenders, but his first choice was rejoining the Braves.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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Bloomberg reported last month that xAI had posted a job listing looking for Wall Street bankers, portfolio managers, traders, and credit analysts to help teach the tool about the world of financial services.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
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Last month, lawmakers introduced a Senate bill that would ban prediction markets from accepting or listing transactions related to sports events and casino-style games.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
4 Apr. 2026
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With one quick push of a button, BLINGSTING Safety Alarms ear-piercing 125-decibel personal alarm sounds, intended to startle an aggressor and immediately alert bystanders that there’s a problem.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Armed with my beloved buns (one already torn into) the rest of the flight slipped by, until New York’s piercing skyline came firmly into view.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Entering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entering. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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