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as in to join
to become a member of patriotic young men and women entering the armed services debutantes entering society

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as in to record
to put (someone or something) on a list new voters fill out a form and elections officials enter their names into the database

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as in to receive
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to the club enters only five new members a year

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enter (into or upon)

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According to French daily Le Parisien, the thieves entered through a section of the museum under construction along the Seine River. Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025 Ingvartsen returns Marcus Ingvartsen entered Saturday’s match in the 82nd minute, marking his first appearance since Aug 17. Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025 Migrants attempt to cross the Mediterranean from North Africa and try to enter Europe to claim asylum along the Italian coast. Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025 Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enter

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“Enter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enter. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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