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as in regaled
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
entertain the kids while I go and prepare dinner
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as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
have you ever entertained the thought that you could be wrong?
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as in had
to keep in one's mind or heart
I don't entertain the hope of ever getting a girl like that to go out with me
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Recent Examples of entertained
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 Nov. 2025
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City was a Jersey Shore landmark that entertained families for decades.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
But the issue Americans should be concerned with here really isn’t FIFA, which has entertained other similar overtures before, but rather its own sporting reputation.
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Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The on-site Children’s Garden adds to its appeal, with interactive features that keep younger visitors entertained for hours.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Mbappé entertained the crowd with a backheel pass to Barcola in the buildup to France's third goal.
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CBS News,
1 July 2026
Access to best-selling audiobooks, podcasts, and original content will keep a parent awake and entertained during middle-of-the-night feedings and diaper changes.
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Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
1 July 2026
Set up some yard games—they'll keep the adults entertained and get the kids to play until their energy is spent—and make a fire as the sun sets.
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Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Fair highlights Despite the ongoing issues, the sparse number of visitors entertained themselves with interactive exhibits, like dressing up as former President George Washington or speaking with an actress portraying Betsy Ross.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Adjective
Tech Accessory Organizer Untangling a ball of cords can kill time on a long travel day, but there are far better ways to stay entertained.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
26 Nov. 2025
Verb
Mexico returned from halftime with great momentum in front of a crowd that had been entertained at halftime by the Mexican band Maná.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2026
Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City was a Jersey Shore landmark that entertained families for decades.
—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
But the issue Americans should be concerned with here really isn’t FIFA, which has entertained other similar overtures before, but rather its own sporting reputation.
—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The on-site Children’s Garden adds to its appeal, with interactive features that keep younger visitors entertained for hours.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 July 2026
Mbappé entertained the crowd with a backheel pass to Barcola in the buildup to France's third goal.
—
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Access to best-selling audiobooks, podcasts, and original content will keep a parent awake and entertained during middle-of-the-night feedings and diaper changes.
—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
1 July 2026
Set up some yard games—they'll keep the adults entertained and get the kids to play until their energy is spent—and make a fire as the sun sets.
—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
Fair highlights Despite the ongoing issues, the sparse number of visitors entertained themselves with interactive exhibits, like dressing up as former President George Washington or speaking with an actress portraying Betsy Ross.
—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertained
Adjective
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Hardin is more amused than annoyed, particularly given the origin of the FTD Burger.
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The Levi’s logo, loosely shaped like a jeans pant pocket, was shrouded in a white covering — but the move counterintuitively generated buzz for the company on social media from amused fans.
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The excitement continued with a visit from none other than Indiana Jones played by Choco Clotfelter, who regaled the students with tales of the railroads, travel, and the founding of the Del Mar Fair.
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Now regaled to one wall, the kitchen boasts even more counter space, as well as overhead cabinetry and an adjacent eating nook.
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Last week began in a slump as investors pondered whether memory chip maker Micron would show sustained demand in its earnings report.
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Plunkett, with the Norman Rockwell Museum, pondered whether Americans viewing the painting today would find a familiar feeling.
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The jewelry designer and mother of two had a lumpectomy, underwent radiation and took Tamoxifen to reduce her risk of recurrence.
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Unlike Brazil, the Philippines has never had a player make a meaningful impact on the professional game, especially on the women’s side.
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Do not fertilize plants during periods of extreme heat because the stimulated growth adds more stress to the plant.
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Indeed, Coachella’s other two headliners, Bad Bunny and Blackpink, put on elaborate main-stage spectacles over the weekend that by most accounts left fans feeling both stimulated and satisfied.
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The court's 6-3 ruling, issued Tuesday, June 30, ensures that children born in the country are considered Americans.
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Legislators last year updated the law to clarify that even if businesses don’t communicate directly but use algorithmic pricing software that leads to them charging a common rate, that could still be considered price-fixing.
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.
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The effect of Greenspan’s artistry was to alter permanently the way the capital markets function, and to extend the Fed’s influence more deeply into the economy than Congress ever contemplated – and certainly far beyond any Constitutional remit.
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Following the completion of her fifth season, Powell initially contemplated returning for a sixth year as a DCC — but ultimately decided to hang up her boots and retire.
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“Entertained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertained. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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