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as in loves
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 has
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 enjoys
For instance, Charli is a plush purple monkey who enjoys hugging fingers and reacts to movement.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
In the almost three decades since, their yard has become a sort of experimentation ground for Paul, who enjoys creating his own hybrids.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Nobody really enjoys fundraising.
—Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Like her fictional subject, Nguyen is a fan of metal music and enjoys delving into intense subcultures.
—Paul Hodgins, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Nonetheless, Brett enjoys a certain wavelength and harmony with the emerging prospect the Royals expect to be a pillar of their future.
—Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Lorentzen is partial to cast-iron and wicker pieces and enjoys fusing some contemporary accents into her final setup.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
With offices spanning the metro area, foothills, and into Boulder and Niwot, Madison’s team serves a wide range of communities — and enjoys everything Colorado offers in return.
—Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Despite the mall’s downfall, Francisco Salazar, 54, still enjoys walking the halls of Ford City — a hobby he’s held since before the turn of the millennium.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
In the almost three decades since, their yard has become a sort of experimentation ground for Paul, who enjoys creating his own hybrids.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Nobody really enjoys fundraising.
—Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Like her fictional subject, Nguyen is a fan of metal music and enjoys delving into intense subcultures.
—Paul Hodgins, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Nonetheless, Brett enjoys a certain wavelength and harmony with the emerging prospect the Royals expect to be a pillar of their future.
—Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Lorentzen is partial to cast-iron and wicker pieces and enjoys fusing some contemporary accents into her final setup.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 13 May 2026
With offices spanning the metro area, foothills, and into Boulder and Niwot, Madison’s team serves a wide range of communities — and enjoys everything Colorado offers in return.
—Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Despite the mall’s downfall, Francisco Salazar, 54, still enjoys walking the halls of Ford City — a hobby he’s held since before the turn of the millennium.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoys
Verb
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Bowles loves watching people exit the arena with their empty Twigs.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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In terms of distribution, everyone loves to talk about what other companies are doing.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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The conceit also has a moral dimension.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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But Indiana still has key members of that team returning next season, including Pascal Siakam, Andrew Nembhard, and Aaron Nesmith.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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That’s the kind of conflict that nobody savors.—
Kristen Arnett,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Which, of course, has been a problem all along in a league that savors a race to the bottom.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 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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Fertitta also owns the Houston Rockets, and the WNBA, which is 42% owned by the NBA, established a pattern of preference toward NBA ownership groups in its expansion process.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2026
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Everybody else likes it, but Puffy.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
11 May 2026
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Gruver likes Pottery Barn’s Miller Ceramic Table Lamp, price varies.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The show has always hinted that Claire possesses some power that materializes in very white hair and a blue light.—
Reshma Gopaldas,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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If the right party possesses it, trust is granted.—
Pravir Malik,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Perhaps almost as much as winning games, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid most relishes the on-field teaching aspects of his job.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Just remember, your body is precious cargo that relishes healthy routine.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Beckham retains a 45% stake in the business after selling the remainder of his commercial empire to Authentic Brands Group.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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As part of the acquisition, Sentivo retains the intellectual property of Cielo Estate, including its branding, member base and existing inventory, which will be sold under the Sentivo imprimatur.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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“Enjoys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoys. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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