1
as in accessing
to go or come in or into
the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution
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2
as in joining
to become a member of
patriotic young men and women entering the armed services debutantes entering society
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3
as in recording
to put (someone or something) on a list
new voters fill out a form and elections officials enter their names into the database
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as in receiving
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
the club enters only five new members a year
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Recent Examples of entering
This is the first time that celebs like Tom Daley, Sir Stephen Fry, Alan Carr, Paloma Faith, and Cat Burns are entering the castle.
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Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s a collective sense that fashion is entering a new phase — one defined by emotion, tactility and individuality.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Then, try entering drafts to compete against other customers for action on Sunday.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The president highlighted new European investors entering the country, but said the pace is hindered by the lack of banking and insurance facilities in the territory.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The Wolverines are just outside the field, alongside Tennessee, Missouri and Georgia Tech as the first four teams out entering Week 7 and fourth among Big Ten teams.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Personality and purpose Upon entering the home, the first room one notices is Catherine's spacious office, which sits just to the left of the front door.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Madrid Content City has already become one of the largest audiovisual hubs in Europe and is now entering phase IV of its expansion, expected to be completed by 2026.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
With Neptune entering Aries on the 30th, your vision for the future is starting to expand.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2025
There’s a collective sense that fashion is entering a new phase — one defined by emotion, tactility and individuality.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
Then, try entering drafts to compete against other customers for action on Sunday.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
The president highlighted new European investors entering the country, but said the pace is hindered by the lack of banking and insurance facilities in the territory.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The Wolverines are just outside the field, alongside Tennessee, Missouri and Georgia Tech as the first four teams out entering Week 7 and fourth among Big Ten teams.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Personality and purpose Upon entering the home, the first room one notices is Catherine's spacious office, which sits just to the left of the front door.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Madrid Content City has already become one of the largest audiovisual hubs in Europe and is now entering phase IV of its expansion, expected to be completed by 2026.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
With Neptune entering Aries on the 30th, your vision for the future is starting to expand.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entering
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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The director recognized a dimension in the actor no one had seen before, and Hawke seems to relish accessing that darker part of his persona.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chapman was a coach in the Yankees' minor league system and ended up joining Boone's major league staff in 2022 as a first base and infield coach.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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And though joining forces for a novel may seem like a unique choice, the pair’s paths have crossed before.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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This geological setting makes earthquakes a daily occurrence, with the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) recording an average of 20 tremors per day.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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After recording cooler-than-normal temperatures in the Pacific Ocean, scientists declared the impending arrival of La Niña for the winter.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Because access to opportunity is not evenly distributed, Patel adds that receiving help isn’t something to feel guilty about.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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Federal prosecutors have charged him with arson of property receiving federal financial assistance, a felony carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Kim has called for the development of multi-warhead systems that would improve the chances of penetrating missile defenses, and some experts say the Hwasong-20 could be designed for that purpose.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Commercial grout cleaners can be more effective than DIY solutions since these cleaners have a higher concentration of penetrating chemicals.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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Speaking on the Arroyo Grande podcast in April, the actor shared his thoughts on rejoining the project.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Ray rejoining the defensive line group would spread out the depth.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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The auction listing notes that the car has been involved in two damage incidents, or accidents.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Iannone says his own conversations with eBay users have prompted changes, such as raising the limit on the number of photographs featured in each handbag listing, and alerts that advise sellers when a buyer is loyal enough to merit a special offer or a personalized note.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Her jacket featured side lace-up details, while her pants had piercing-like details.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Even for ear piercing company Rowan, which also offers gold jewelry, the rapidly changing industry may be spelling trouble.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Entering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entering. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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