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as in penetrates
to go or come in or into
the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution
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as in joins
to become a member of
patriotic young men and women entering the armed services debutantes entering society
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as in lists
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 receives
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 enters
Today, as the latest conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel enters its fifth week, nations like India and Mexico are looking at the Brazilian model as a blueprint for energy security.
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ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
By mapping the overall snow depth in the entire basin, researchers can better estimate the annual quantity and timing of meltwater release that enters the Salt River system.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
One, right on Broadway, enters into the wholesale and retail side, open to the public to buy tortillas by the dozen.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Expect more of that as the 2026 session enters its home stretch, with just over six weeks remaining.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Dave Canales enters his third season as the Carolina Panthers’ head coach with an improved defensive depth chart.
—Mike Kaye
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
What the team found matched long-standing predictions— but only when the heat was concentrated exactly where the aurora enters the atmosphere.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles enters this week having won just one of its last six games.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Today, as one in every six people experiences loneliness, Friending enters the market as, Kadas emphasizes, something people truly need.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
By mapping the overall snow depth in the entire basin, researchers can better estimate the annual quantity and timing of meltwater release that enters the Salt River system.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 31 Mar. 2026
One, right on Broadway, enters into the wholesale and retail side, open to the public to buy tortillas by the dozen.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Expect more of that as the 2026 session enters its home stretch, with just over six weeks remaining.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Dave Canales enters his third season as the Carolina Panthers’ head coach with an improved defensive depth chart.
—Mike Kaye
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
What the team found matched long-standing predictions— but only when the heat was concentrated exactly where the aurora enters the atmosphere.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles enters this week having won just one of its last six games.
—Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Today, as one in every six people experiences loneliness, Friending enters the market as, Kadas emphasizes, something people truly need.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enters
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But don't expect to be taking Instagram-worthy photos at the bottom of the trip – the depths reach the edge of the Midnight Zone, where no sunlight penetrates.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Mar. 2026
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To encourage deeper root growth, reduce the frequency of irrigation after seedlings emerge but increase the duration so that the water penetrates the upper four to six inches of soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Former Sony Pictures Television International exec Maria Fleischer joins as Executive Producer, while Charlie Silver arrives from House Productions to take up the role of Development Producer.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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Stoudemire joins a lineage of Jewish basketball icons in the Hall of Fame, including Sue Bird, who was inducted last year, Nancy Lieberman, Nat Holman, Barney Sedran, Max Friedman and Dolph Schayes — the only other Jewish player to have his number retired in the NBA.—
Jacob Gurvis,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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The show's official website lists several nearby parking garages for attendees.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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This distinction was missing both from popular discourse, the academics felt, and from an influential definition of antisemitism associated with the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, which lists numerous examples of antisemitism related to criticism of Israel.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Each couple receives a set of items worth about $1,000 that would traditionally be given by the bride’s family as part of dowry.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each establishment receives between one and four routine inspections per year.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Greg takes Tommy’s advice and finally accesses his inner Rooster.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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In response, Chief Ryan Kinnan said there is an ongoing audit of who accesses the information.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Now, Reese is back in the three-on-three game and rejoins the bulk of the Rose squad that won the Unrivaled title last year, including reigning finals MVP Chelsea Gray, Kahleah Copper and Lexie Hull.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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As Bieniemy rejoins the club, that should continue, even as Reid keeps handling the bulk of play-calling duties.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2026
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Court records state that nearly an hour later, officers were sent to the area again after receiving reports of a man who had been found shot dead in a yard.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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The video and audio recording of the conversation appears to come from a camera that records inside of Lawrence City Hall's hallways.—
Kristina Rex,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Its 1959 Googie-style sign pierces the sky, a beacon of hope for weary road-trippers cruising this achingly lonely stretch of highway.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Lower the heat to medium-high and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and a paring knife easily pierces a potato, about 15 minutes.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Enters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enters. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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