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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
Junior pitcher Aleksandria Blanco enjoys a dramatic, concert-like effort for Oak Lawn.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Such is the trust and affection that Attenborough enjoys in his native land that, were the monarchy to be abolished tomorrow and a President of the United Kingdom required in a rush, Attenborough would be the prime candidate.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
The plethora of works are markedly vibrant and fresh, from the Hamlet in Brooklyn who wears a beanie to the one who enjoys Bollywood-style dances in London.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Some friends think Jim enjoys the spotlight a little too much.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 8 May 2026
Not having to deploy one specific matchup line is a luxury Ruff enjoys.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The Marine veteran enjoys the fast pace of emergency care.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
The Senior Anglers group enjoys freshwater and saltwater fishing, camping, boating and environmental conservation.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
The bill enjoys bipartisan sponsorship and unanimous committee support because the math is straightforward and the need is obvious.
—Jennifer Mahr, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Such is the trust and affection that Attenborough enjoys in his native land that, were the monarchy to be abolished tomorrow and a President of the United Kingdom required in a rush, Attenborough would be the prime candidate.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
The plethora of works are markedly vibrant and fresh, from the Hamlet in Brooklyn who wears a beanie to the one who enjoys Bollywood-style dances in London.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Some friends think Jim enjoys the spotlight a little too much.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 8 May 2026
Not having to deploy one specific matchup line is a luxury Ruff enjoys.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The Marine veteran enjoys the fast pace of emergency care.
—Laura Berrios, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
The Senior Anglers group enjoys freshwater and saltwater fishing, camping, boating and environmental conservation.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
The bill enjoys bipartisan sponsorship and unanimous committee support because the math is straightforward and the need is obvious.
—Jennifer Mahr, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoys
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University of Oregon chemist Christopher Hendon loves his coffee—so much so that studying all the factors that go into creating the perfect cuppa constitutes a significant area of research for him.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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The gorgeous Monarch butterfly loves this flower in particular.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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Every Friday, Mira’s family has a movie-and-pizza night.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Sun open the regular season Friday with a road rematch against the Liberty, and the team has some big decisions to make after Sunday’s result with final rosters due Thursday.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
3 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 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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Ernesto Delgado owns six restaurants across Sacramento, including Mayahuel in the heart of downtown.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The reporter’s spouse is employed in the oil and gas industry and owns interests in wells.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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Ford played left tackle as a junior in 2025, and the UM staff likes his power, foot speed and character.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Everyone likes to be around a winner, and Californians are winners.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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And thus, her poetry possesses an amazing range.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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The state of Florida possesses urban areas that contain multiple roadway segments that include US-19 and US-441, and Orange Blossom Trail and Biscayne Boulevard.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
8 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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TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, still retains a minority stake in the American version of TikTok, which licenses its algorithm from ByteDance.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Notably, the company retains its cultural relevance through a series of collaborations and partnerships that link the world of fragrance with overall beauty, entertainment, fashion and pop culture.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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“Enjoys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoys. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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