1
as in to savor
to take pleasure in
TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen
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2
as in to have
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
a country where the people enjoy the highest living standards in the world
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Recent Examples of enjoy
Tolle enjoyed similar velocity gains between his last year of college and his first year of pro ball, too, but one key difference is Tolle has a massive 6-foot-6 frame to build on, where Eyanson is considerably slighter at 6-foot-2, 208 pounds but still boasts special athleticism.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
Former Chelsea team-mates John Terry and Mario Melchiot were at the club’s training ground on Thursday clearly enjoying catching up on old times.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 May 2026
By the sea, at the pools or on the rooftops, guests can enjoy fresh and inventive elixirs, along with new adults-only spaces.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The Testaments costars Lucy Halliday and Chase Infiniti enjoy a night out in New York City's SoHo on May 13.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
Former Chelsea team-mates John Terry and Mario Melchiot were at the club’s training ground on Thursday clearly enjoying catching up on old times.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 May 2026
By the sea, at the pools or on the rooftops, guests can enjoy fresh and inventive elixirs, along with new adults-only spaces.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The Testaments costars Lucy Halliday and Chase Infiniti enjoy a night out in New York City's SoHo on May 13.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
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Even the nicer California wines were better for washing down food than savoring for taste.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
15 May 2026
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Anyone who can’t wait that long to try it—or wants a few extra days to savor the flavors—can sign up for the Taco Bell Rewards program as members get early access to the Cantina Chicken Mexican Pizza starting May 19.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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Today’s draftniks have access to endless high-def broadcasts and custom compilations showing a prospect’s every snap.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Cleveland had the advantage offensively against Detroit but won’t against New York, San Antonio or Oklahoma City.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Our young hero loves the adventure of being on an airplane for the first time.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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He was truly loved by everyone and will be missed.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The deed is the document that says who owns the property.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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This time, playing with the tempo Varas said would trouble Austin, SDFC owned the match via comprehensive play and goals in the eighth, 17th, 54th, 79th and 91st minutes.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The Crusaders do not like to share.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Lio Rush to retain the Ring of Honor World TV Championship.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The city even wants to use bricks instead of asphalt to retain the area's image.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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With all that’s going on in their lives outside of the show, Roker and Dreyer relish the time together on the road.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Pickle lovers must relish the recent attention.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Lori had Chad evaluate her children's spirits to determine if they were possessed by demons.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Veltman does not, however, possess the same energy levels and ability to get up and down the pitch in support of the attack to suit Hurzeler’s style of intensity like the other three full-back options.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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