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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enter (into or upon)
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Climbers began gathering in April at the base camp, which is at an altitude of 17,340 feet.—
Pasang Rinzee Sherpa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026 -
Rogers was released from federal prison in March 2024 and began serving his three-year term of supervised release.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Carolyn Hax started her Washington Post advice column in 1997, after five years on the Style desk and none as a therapist.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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After an inaugural season on the road, next year could see the team finally start play in a more permanent home.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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In an interview with People magazine published Wednesday, May 13, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos reflected on authorities' progress in the high-profile search operation, which commenced in early February after Nancy Guthrie was reported missing from her home in Arizona.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Directed by Robert Kun and produced by Salem Entertainment, the film is scheduled to commence principal photography in July and is targeting a worldwide release in the second quarter of 2027.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The Pinstripe Bowl between Penn State and Clemson featured teams that opened the year with national championship aspirations but combined for 13 regular-season victories.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Scheffler has struggled with opening rounds for most of the year since opening with a 63 in his season debut at The American Express, his only victory.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Despite such an important season getting off to a disastrous start, Chisholm has received plenty of runway from the Yankees.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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Not all of his subjects got off so easy.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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Alarmed by growing difficulties for skyway-level residents, workers and shop owners, Kehmeier joined forces with fellow skyway denizens to launch Friends of the Skyway in January.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2026
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That’s why Rosengren, UCSD colleagues Thomas Bewley and Ben Hanson, and colleagues at the University of Arizona are investigating rare, low-probability chances for destruction, thereby offering authorities the best advice on when to launch deflection missions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 May 2026
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“Enter (into or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enter%20%28into%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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