as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment
a list of entertaining things to do on a snow day
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as in regaling
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
entertain the kids while I go and prepare dinner
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as in considering
to give serious and careful thought to
have you ever entertained the thought that you could be wrong?
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as in having
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 entertaining
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The pools are shallow, great for both sunbathing and entertaining young kids.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Mo Amer Mo Amer has been entertaining audiences for a long time with his comedy, which often relates to his Palestinian heritage.
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Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
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Adjective
Open mic nights, hosted in bars, coffee shops and community spaces, are low-pressure and genuinely entertaining, since no two nights are the same.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The pools are shallow, great for both sunbathing and entertaining young kids.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
Verb
Furthermore, Ingram reportedly wants to stay in Edmonton despite the organization entertaining negotiations with other free agents.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Mo Amer Mo Amer has been entertaining audiences for a long time with his comedy, which often relates to his Palestinian heritage.
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Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertaining
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Cavill, absent from the proceedings for long stretches, remains a sturdy presence as the most buff screen Sherlock ever, while Helena Bonham Carter is again reliably amusing as Enola and Sherlock’s sardonic mother Eudoria.
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Elmosnino is an amusing villain, making his most self-serving machinations sound reasonable.
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One morning earlier this week, Thomas Lupo, the president and CEO of the American Wood Column Corporation, was in his office regaling two young entrepreneurs with tales of his 110-year-old family business.
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His mind was as sharp as a tack, again regaling us with amazing hockey stories.
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Why Overreaction Is Dangerous The immune analogy becomes especially useful when considering failure modes.
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The Facebook parent is also considering selling raw computing capacity à la neocloud companies like CoreWeave, according to the report.
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Swift and Kelce opted against having traditional bridesmaids and groomsmen.
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The news came a day before Liz reported on Hong Kong’s beleaguered cinema market finally having an upturn, with overall box office revenues increasing by 25% thanks to a strong line-up of local and Hollywood releases.
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The camp blends fun dance instruction with bold characters, exciting music and imaginative storytelling.
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Newer spaces like Salted Melon, The Craic and Laurel Park offer fresh takes with a relaxed feel and fun patio spaces, while mainstays like Rhino Market and Arthur’s fill up with longtime fans.
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Lawyers are increasingly debating the role of outside investment in law firms, alternative business structures, multidisciplinary practices, and the growing influence of technology companies and private capital on the delivery of legal services.
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The other was Michael Longfellow’s sketch about a guy dying at the top of a waterslide and debating whether he should be pushed down the slide or carried down the stairs, which was the only thing Bargatze kept talking about all week.
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The surprise delivery of the banner came in response to the national team’s gratitude after holding several practices at KU’s Rock Chalk Park during its June 8-30 stay.
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Burial postponed due to war Burials are meant to be conducted within a day of death in Islam, but because of the risks of holding a big funeral during the war it was postponed until after last month's interim truce deal was agreed.
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More of us are rediscovering the appeal of doing things the harder (though usually more enjoyable) way.
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Choosing snacks that are both healthy and appealing to kids can make snack time easier and more enjoyable.
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“Entertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertaining. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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