1
as in loved
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 owned
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 enjoyed
The Detroit automakers have enjoyed some notable EV wins in pickups (F-150 and Silverado) and SUVs (Equinox and Mustang Mach EV).
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Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Trump has enjoyed warm relations with the leaders of Qatar and Turkey, having hosted both recently in the White House.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
The Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa enjoyed a solid game but did not gain ground, holding steady in 19th place.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
John Mateer and Rueben Bain have enjoyed breakout seasons.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Experts say turkey products can fit into your diet, but they’re best enjoyed in moderation.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Patrick Mahomes enjoyed his first four-touchdown pass game in two seasons behind an offensive line that actually gave him time to work as the Chiefs amassed their highest score in 42 overall games.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
The collection’s other two varieties also fit the theme of nostalgic, comforting flavors that Stiller enjoyed as a kid.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
One potential roadblock for Campbell’s plan is that even if college sports enjoyed the same protection as pro leagues, that protection might not amount to much and would probably be worth less every year.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Rebecca A. Fannin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Trump has enjoyed warm relations with the leaders of Qatar and Turkey, having hosted both recently in the White House.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2025
The Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa enjoyed a solid game but did not gain ground, holding steady in 19th place.
—Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
John Mateer and Rueben Bain have enjoyed breakout seasons.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Experts say turkey products can fit into your diet, but they’re best enjoyed in moderation.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 30 Sep. 2025
Patrick Mahomes enjoyed his first four-touchdown pass game in two seasons behind an offensive line that actually gave him time to work as the Chiefs amassed their highest score in 42 overall games.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
The collection’s other two varieties also fit the theme of nostalgic, comforting flavors that Stiller enjoyed as a kid.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
One potential roadblock for Campbell’s plan is that even if college sports enjoyed the same protection as pro leagues, that protection might not amount to much and would probably be worth less every year.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoyed
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The former first lady loved her pearl jewelry, and regularly paired the pieces with Chanel suits, shift dresses and evening gowns.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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For anyone who’s loved the brand’s beds, this pillow offers a more compact (but no less luxurious) way to bring Tempur-Pedic’s signature comfort into your nightly routine.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025
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Yes, this location is independently owned by Sanjay Patel, under the MKE Burgers West Allis Inc.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Around 1915, the family left behind their life in La Crosse, where George owned and operated a local grocery store, to move to a farm outside of Plainfield, Wis.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Some said their parents liked the schools or moved for a job.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The team liked using its starter and sole All-Star, Cade Cunningham, alongside another playmaker.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Between 2011 and 2022, roughly 380 Kansas drivers had the designation on the front of their license changed, according to Appeals Court Judge Karen Arnold-Burger, who authored the June ruling against Kobach.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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The remaining 10,000 had no income cap.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Dafoe, who’d been itching to work with the Argentine filmmaker for quite some time, clearly relished the chance to make this collaboration a fruitful one.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
28 Sep. 2025
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After missing a chunk of ’22 due to injuries and most of ’23 due to offseason elbow surgery, Story relished in his first truly healthy Red Sox preseason in ’24, only to suffer a shoulder subluxation requiring surgery eight games into the season.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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This was essentially a cost-saving and simplification exercise and few alarm bells rang at the time, not least because BHP retained a standard listing on the LSE, allowing British investors to remain exposed to the business.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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It was reported not long after Collier’s press conference that Engelbert isn’t expected to be retained as commissioner once the new collective bargaining agreement is ratified.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Paul Thomas Anderson has always been possessed by the spirit of revolution.—
Richard Newby,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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The devices possessed the capability to transmit up to 30 million text messages a minute, according to The Associated Press.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Enjoyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoyed. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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