as in tempted
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
every commercial seemed to be for some tempting snack specifically designed to entice me from my diet
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Recent Examples of enticed
An Associated Press investigation found that unwitting Bangladeshi workers were enticed to Russia under the false promise of civilian work before being thrown into combat in Ukraine.
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Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
An Associated Press investigation found that unwitting Bangladeshi workers were enticed to Russia under the false promise of civilian work before being thrown into combat in Ukraine.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
More than half of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in such plans, enticed by lower monthly premiums and extra benefits not covered by traditional Medicare, according to health policy research firm KFF.
—Pia Singh,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Would any of these players be enticed to negotiate to avoid ending like the Venezuelan strongman?
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
According to federal prosecutors, a group of bettors enticed players with payments of anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000 for their willingness to help the syndicate win bets on first-half and full-game spreads.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The lure of a coveted Riverside jacket, bag and sneakers enticed Powell to try out for the team.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The lure of a coveted Riverside jacket, bag, and sneakers enticed Powell to try out for the team.
—Luke Cyphers, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
Many younger visitors have been enticed to visit the town thanks to its arts offerings, with rising numbers making the pilgrimage to the Frieder Burda Museum to take in its temporary exhibitions.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Arkansas Online, 28 Jan. 2026
An Associated Press investigation found that unwitting Bangladeshi workers were enticed to Russia under the false promise of civilian work before being thrown into combat in Ukraine.
—Kamila Hrabchuk, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
More than half of Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in such plans, enticed by lower monthly premiums and extra benefits not covered by traditional Medicare, according to health policy research firm KFF.
—Pia Singh,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Would any of these players be enticed to negotiate to avoid ending like the Venezuelan strongman?
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
According to federal prosecutors, a group of bettors enticed players with payments of anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000 for their willingness to help the syndicate win bets on first-half and full-game spreads.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
The lure of a coveted Riverside jacket, bag and sneakers enticed Powell to try out for the team.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The lure of a coveted Riverside jacket, bag, and sneakers enticed Powell to try out for the team.
—Luke Cyphers, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
Many younger visitors have been enticed to visit the town thanks to its arts offerings, with rising numbers making the pilgrimage to the Frieder Burda Museum to take in its temporary exhibitions.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticed
Verb
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So its understandable that you might be tempted to let mom handle your daughters' education and support during menstruation.—
Christian Dashiell,
Parents,
28 Jan. 2026
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Would he be tempted to go in that direction and also get shiny objects?—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Especially after Brexit, Milan has become the destination of choice for millionaires lured by the 2017 change in Italian tax policies, which features a 7% flat tax for retirees and new residents on foreign income.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, the majority stakeholder of LIV Golf, quickly lured away some of the former top stars on the PGA Tour by offering them massive deals, including Koepka, Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson and Cameron Smith.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Since the dawn of time, the romance of railways has seduced poets, spellbound novelists, and dealt directors the perfect hand for capturing fleeting friendships, illicit affairs, and all manner of crimes and capers.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Then, the spectacle in Paris seduced the world once more as only the Olympic Games and the City of Light could, as events unfolded beneath an Eiffel Tower that went twinkle-twinkle every night.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Primary schools and universities were scouted for talent, training sessions with girls from age eight upwards were organised, and parents were persuaded that their daughters should play, despite traditional restrictions in Qatar on girls and women taking part in football.—
Adam Leventhal,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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The possibilities persuaded Malinin to apply himself more seriously.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Enticed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticed. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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