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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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
But many of the other robots did not enjoy the same level of success.
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2025
Van Dijk will not enjoy the replays either but Liverpool’s captain responded in a way that should remind everyone — in the week that Salah’s new contract was announced — about the importance of keeping the Dutchman at Anfield.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Among those to have more recently enjoyed its scenery — parts of Star Wars and James Bond movies have been shot on location there — and social scene are Brad Pitt, Madonna, Mick Jagger, Catherine Zeta Jones, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The 44-year-old mainstay has enjoyed a torrid start to 2025 with four top-five starts, winning at Darlington last time out and at Martinsville on March 30.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2025
Van Dijk will not enjoy the replays either but Liverpool’s captain responded in a way that should remind everyone — in the week that Salah’s new contract was announced — about the importance of keeping the Dutchman at Anfield.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Among those to have more recently enjoyed its scenery — parts of Star Wars and James Bond movies have been shot on location there — and social scene are Brad Pitt, Madonna, Mick Jagger, Catherine Zeta Jones, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
The 44-year-old mainstay has enjoyed a torrid start to 2025 with four top-five starts, winning at Darlington last time out and at Martinsville on March 30.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
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Some may love the public display, but emotions can run high and, in general, nobody wants to be proposed to amidst a crowd of tourists, traffic, or New York construction—especially if your love is on the timid side.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2025
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Courtesy of Loloi The collaboration is rounded out by 20 throw pillows, which Brent loves for their ability to encourage individuality.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
20 Apr. 2025
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The line drive had a 109.1 mph exit velocity off the bat.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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Seven additional people involved in the collision had minor injuries.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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Whether Grandpa was in charge of making his famous recipe, helped Grandma whip up his favorite cake, or just liked to put in a request for his favorite dessert, these recipes are just like the ones Grandpa always looked forward to eating after Easter dinner.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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Williams likes the single-button power control over the trigger mechanism.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Salah Salah, who owns the store with his parents, said his biggest challenge is figuring out what supplies to order and how much.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The pair, who had previously built bombs on a farm owned by Nichols’ brother, began gathering the materials needed to blow up a large-scale building.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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And Biden clearly relished the opportunity to step back on stage, joining the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago Tuesday.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
16 Apr. 2025
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An avid antiques collector, David Kerr, who’s based in Florida, relishes the history in the home.—
Colette Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Current borrowers should retain access to IBR, depending on legislative outcomes.—
Robert Farrington,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Despite his step back from his royal role, Andrew retains the 31-room Royal Lodge as his private home and main base.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Emerald Check Kettle The standout Emerald Check Tea Kettle can make tea time an experience worth savoring.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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The typically unflappable guard let his arms linger for a couple of seconds, as if to savor the breakthrough.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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That expectation of secrecy continues indefinitely, with only the pope himself possessing the authority to make exceptions.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Both India and Pakistan possess nuclear weapons, and any military escalation could lead to catastrophic consequences.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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