1
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
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Zvyagintsev loves a red herring almost as much as a cosmically depressing visual joke, like the tiny picture of Putin hanging over a boardroom.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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The Heat loves Mitchell, but any chance for Miami to land him likely would come in 2027 free agency, it at all.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Studies have suggested that the pill results in more pronounced weight loss than Foundayo and has certain cardiovascular benefits, but so far, no clinical trial has directly compared the two drugs.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The year-round surf breaks—including the fast-barreling tubes of Cloud 9, some 30 minutes from the resort—draw most visitors to the island, and Nay Palad’s team has a Rolodex of pro surf instructors on call to show guests the best waves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 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 backstory This previously residential Edwardian manor house has been turned into a 31-room hotel and members’ club by former Blakes owner Navid Mirtorabi, with the help of business partner Jamie Reuben, a scion of a family that owns swathes of Mayfair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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An internal memo detailing the WNBA’s expansion plans indicated that Arctos owns roughly 15% of HBSE via a pair of holding companies.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
20 May 2026
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Millville Toaster Tarts For anyone who likes to start their day with a little bit of brown sugar pastry, consider picking up a box of Millville Toaster Tarts instead of name brand Pop-Tarts.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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The policy wonk in me likes to think that the consensus was a result of persuasive ecological analysis by experts.—
Mark VanderSchaaf,
Twin Cities,
18 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 21 May. 2026.
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