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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
Despite entering the match as overwhelming favorites, Argentina is approaching the match cautiously.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
British singer Ellie Goulding was spotted entering a car while wearing a black cocktail dress.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
This includes the ability to levy fees on ships entering or leaving the Gulf, the report added.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
People entering the National Mall grounds will have to pass through TSA-like screening, said Tara McLeese, the Secret Service Special Agent in charge of the Washington field office.
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Luke Barr,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Since entering the group, all three nations have generally experienced long-term growth rates of less than 5%.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Still, the Chiefs see more for the 26-year-old receiver entering his contract year.
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Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The shortstop had just 14 RBIs in his previous 48 games entering Tuesday.
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CBS News,
25 June 2026
During the operation, CMPD and the Charlotte Fire Department shut down the entrance road to the Kelston Apartments, preventing vehicles from entering as officers searched two separate apartments.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
British singer Ellie Goulding was spotted entering a car while wearing a black cocktail dress.
—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
This includes the ability to levy fees on ships entering or leaving the Gulf, the report added.
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Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
3 July 2026
People entering the National Mall grounds will have to pass through TSA-like screening, said Tara McLeese, the Secret Service Special Agent in charge of the Washington field office.
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Luke Barr,
ABC News,
3 July 2026
Since entering the group, all three nations have generally experienced long-term growth rates of less than 5%.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Still, the Chiefs see more for the 26-year-old receiver entering his contract year.
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Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The shortstop had just 14 RBIs in his previous 48 games entering Tuesday.
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CBS News,
25 June 2026
During the operation, CMPD and the Charlotte Fire Department shut down the entrance road to the Kelston Apartments, preventing vehicles from entering as officers searched two separate apartments.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entering
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The budget also removes some barriers to accessing care for families.
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First, Alberto Freites Arvilla would unplug the ATM and use a bezel key to open its hood, accessing the inside of the machine while Luis Freites Arvilla stood watch.
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Thank you all so much, Trevor, Karissa, Sarah for joining me on The Excerpt, and of course, Happy 4th of July.
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Before becoming a pro, Kelly, an Anaheim native, played his high school baseball with CHS before joining UC Riverside for college ball.
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Herrera’s book justifiably treated the paintings as essentially autobiographical, recording a life of trials and tribulations.
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As a result, recording Clovis was an intensely personal affair for both Shooter Jennings, and one of Waylon’s biggest present-day admirers, Crockett.
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Everyone else can start receiving up to $5,000, adjusted for inflation after 2027, per child annually in total contributions from families, relatives and employers.
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The budget shortfall has been exacerbated by a decline in births and a reduction of immigration, resulting in fewer taxpayers at the same time that many Baby Boomers have begun receiving benefits.
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No one admits to having asked a bad question in polite company, yet the difference between a superficial inquiry and a penetrating one often determines whether a company merely iterates or genuinely transforms.
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Until now, the search for possible graves had been limited to what could be seen beneath the surface using ground-penetrating radar.
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Today, Barzel rejects the premise that rejoining the AFC would guarantee Israel a place in the World Cup going forward.
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Confederate states began rejoining in 1868, with Georgia being the last.
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The driver of the fleeing vehicle was booked into the Wyandotte County Detention Center, according to the jail’s inmate listing.
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She's also dreamed about paying down that future pool by listing it on Swimply.
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Granite cliffs piercing the sea and the sky are Acadia National Park’s most recognizable feature.
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Her flat, piercing groundstrokes and booming serve are perfect for grass, and defending champion Świątek will need to calm down her serving roller coaster to stay in touch.
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“Entering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entering. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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