1
as in to love
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
Freedom of expression, like, to a large extent, the franchise, was understood to be a right enjoyed by white men.
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Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Parsons has enjoyed a solid start to his tenure in Green Bay.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
There are plenty of things to do to enjoy the weather in Sacramento and the region overall.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Since arriving in Louisville, the Stinnetts have enjoyed plenty of meals at Take Thai.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
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Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Parsons has enjoyed a solid start to his tenure in Green Bay.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
There are plenty of things to do to enjoy the weather in Sacramento and the region overall.
—Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Since arriving in Louisville, the Stinnetts have enjoyed plenty of meals at Take Thai.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
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While some may love them for their easy slip-on design and preppy, nautical charm, others need a little more convincing to embrace the trend.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Arsenal would love to knock off Newcastle United and scoop up three points this weekend, but a single notch on the scoreboard would bring some relief on its own.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Before the outbreak this year, state records showed that Arizona did not have more than 46 measles cases in a year since 1991, according to the newspaper.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Trump does have a long history of suing media companies, including a handful of successful lawsuits filed on the 2024 campaign trail and since entering office in January.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Deilus has found that many of her customers like to style vintage books on shelves or coffee tables and will keep her eyes peeled for interesting titles while thrifting.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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For those who like to stay on top of their workout routine while traveling, The Fifth also features an on-site Fitness Suite with modern equipment.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Nichols, 44, has worked as an engineer for the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the city of Jonesboro, and currently owns a small transportation engineering firm, according to a news release announcing his candidacy.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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Through its Savvy Games Group, the PIF owns ESL FACEIT Group, which is the world’s biggest esports organization.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Trade jobs have become more popular, especially among Gen Zers who relish the idea of not being stuck in front of a computer and see a future that’s not so vulnerable to AI.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
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Williams even relished reading — and eventually watching — the insane moments that didn’t directly involve Kimmie, especially Rain (Amber Reign) and Alex (Bryan Tanaka) getting sweet, bloody revenge on the women responsible for Rain’s near-fatal BBL last season.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The contractor retained a good reputation in Washington and has continued to work for the State Department on overseas assignments.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Wall Street Journal The latest benefit trend to attract and retain young workers?—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Besides its artistic heritage, Ravenna also boasts a longstanding agricultural heritage and a rich gastronomic culture, inviting travelers to savor authentic Italian cuisine.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sauce, the room takes a moment to savor a flavor improbably retrieved from the days of the Korean War.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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This partnership is also emblematic of a broader industry trend toward revitalizing mid-tier and smaller American shipyards, which possess the agility to adapt to new types of naval platforms.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Teams have caught up on Mike McDaniel’s playcalling In the first two seasons of Dolphins coach McDaniel’s tenure as head coach the Dolphins possessed one of the NFL’s most dynamic offenses.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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