ENTER (INTO OR UPON) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

enter (into or upon)

verb

as in to begin

to take the first step in (a process or course of action) a series of counseling sessions intended to help young couples about to enter into the trials and tribulations of marriage

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That approach could help developers identify infrastructure constraints before construction begins.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Dehqani said reconstruction work began immediately after the refinery was hit during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel in 2025.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of begin

Verb

If the plans to destroy the theater are followed through, the process will, ironically, have to start with an excavation.

— Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
One of President Vladimir Putin’s key goals in starting a war with Russia’s neighbor in February 2022 was to place Kyiv in Moscow’s orbit.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of start

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There is no word on when the search for a new warden will commence.

— Christopher DeRose, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The Jet Set to the Beekman package commences with a Blade helicopter flight to Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan (from eligible departure points), where a house car will then take you to the Beekman’s West Turret penthouse.

— Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of commence

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Prosecutors revealed Davis’ admittedly big mouth had been opening to investigators since 1998 – only two years after Shakur was gunned down – in a series of secret interviews trying to minimize his own legal damage by giving information to the cops.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Her SongTeller Hotel in Nashville — which includes two live music venues, a speakeasy, a cafe, and the Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum — is scheduled to open next month.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of open

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Iginla has a great shot that gets off the stick quickly and can pick corners.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
In recent years, the state has pivoted toward hydrogen for buses, trucks and port equipment, but these too have struggled to get off the ground.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

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enter (into or upon)

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