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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
At home, the family still enjoys the simple joys of cooking.
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Jenna Thompson
march 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Who should attend The Pitch is for anyone who cares about improving our community — and enjoys a little competition.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Israel will be treading over familiar ground in southern Lebanon, enjoys intelligence superiority, operational superiority, and has the backing of partners in Lebanon.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Colton Cowser enjoys the Oreo-less pancake loaded with Oreos and cream cheese icing.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
In law, a third-party beneficiary enjoys enforceable legal interest in a contract—including a university membership contract with the NCAA—being performed.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Depending on the valuation metric one chooses, EV/EBITDA, P/E, P/BV, Delta now enjoys a 17%-26% premium to the group.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
In his free time, Jonathan enjoys coaching youth basketball, trying new restaurants and hanging with friends.
—Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2026
Layla is very active and especially enjoys games that involve movement.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Jenna Thompson
march 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Who should attend The Pitch is for anyone who cares about improving our community — and enjoys a little competition.
—Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026
Israel will be treading over familiar ground in southern Lebanon, enjoys intelligence superiority, operational superiority, and has the backing of partners in Lebanon.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Colton Cowser enjoys the Oreo-less pancake loaded with Oreos and cream cheese icing.
—Kaicey Baylor, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
In law, a third-party beneficiary enjoys enforceable legal interest in a contract—including a university membership contract with the NCAA—being performed.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Depending on the valuation metric one chooses, EV/EBITDA, P/E, P/BV, Delta now enjoys a 17%-26% premium to the group.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
In his free time, Jonathan enjoys coaching youth basketball, trying new restaurants and hanging with friends.
—Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle, 23 Mar. 2026
Layla is very active and especially enjoys games that involve movement.
—Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoys
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Everyone loves classic Dutch Bros favorites like Golden Eagle and the Rebel, but there is so much to try with the Dutch Bros Secret Menu.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Contrary to the belief that the young generation loves to spend and expects a life of luxury, most are simply trying to hold on.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Luis Alvarado, a Republican political analyst, says that Bianco has political motivations of his own.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Jacoby Windmon has valuable starter reps.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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The scenic design by Paul Tate dePOO III savors the show’s Grand Guignol flavors while leaving plenty of flexibility for antic comedy.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Come lunch, Hall savors a wrap sandwich stuffed with hummus and mixed greens, and dinner is air-fryer barbecue chicken thighs, roasted broccoli, and brown basmati rice.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Michele Perez, who owns or part-owns two homes in Hialeah, Villa Rosa III and The Palms, said Hernandez has placed DCF clients in her facilities, which accept people with mental illness who other owners reject.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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With the acquisition cemented, Circle City Broadcasting now owns WISH-TV, a CW affiliate; WRTV, an ABC affiliate; and WINDY-TV, a MyNetworkTV affiliate.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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And the team really likes backup center Nick Samac.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Goldman likes Qualcomm’s revenue diversification effort but worries about lost smartphone business from the likes of Apple and others.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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He, of course, would be welcomed back and possesses a skill set that NBA teams are intrigued by.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Rosatom also possesses the know-how to build small modular reactors (SMRs), which Vietnam is considering for its nuclear energy portfolio in the future.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The actor relishes all aspects of Dahl’s childishness, and the humanity within the beast emerges in small moments.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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So a sombre start to a game but nothing relishes the present tense more than football and after a nervous opening five minutes, in which Bolton squander a one-on-one, smartly stopped by Wycombe goalkeeper Will Norris, the visitors take control of the game.—
Duncan Alexander,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Crucially, private credit retains structural advantages that are difficult for banks to replicate, including speed, certainty of execution and flexible conditions, which some borrowers may continue to value in volatile markets, noted some experts.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s brutal regime retains a solid grip in Tehran, in Iraq through proxies, and in Lebanese society through Hezbollah.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Enjoys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoys. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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