1
as in penetrated
to go or come in or into
the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution
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2
as in joined
to become a member of
patriotic young men and women entering the armed services debutantes entering society
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as in recorded
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 received
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
the club enters only five new members a year
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Recent Examples of entered
Robinson has not yet entered a plea.
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Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The Lightning entered on a 22-game winning streak, focused on defense and led by a senior point guard worthy of a duel against the Knights’ star point guard.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
But with an overstuffed field of nine major Democratic contenders — San José Mayor Matt Mahan was said to have entered the contest too late for consideration — the vote proved to be a mere formality.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Eventually Trump himself entered the hall—now as quiet as a library—and began making his way very slowly down the red carpet with the First Lady, stopping every few steps to take a question.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Fifteen starters either exhausted their eligibility or entered the draft early.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
That milestone carried real psychological weight, reinforcing the idea that gold had entered a new pricing era.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) entered a critical phase in the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HiLumi LHC or HL-LHC) program, with the launch of the cryogenic cooldown.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Allegations and questions Epstein entered Wexner’s orbit in the 1980s when a mutual friend recommended Epstein as a financial adviser.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
The Lightning entered on a 22-game winning streak, focused on defense and led by a senior point guard worthy of a duel against the Knights’ star point guard.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
But with an overstuffed field of nine major Democratic contenders — San José Mayor Matt Mahan was said to have entered the contest too late for consideration — the vote proved to be a mere formality.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Eventually Trump himself entered the hall—now as quiet as a library—and began making his way very slowly down the red carpet with the First Lady, stopping every few steps to take a question.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Fifteen starters either exhausted their eligibility or entered the draft early.
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
That milestone carried real psychological weight, reinforcing the idea that gold had entered a new pricing era.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) entered a critical phase in the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HiLumi LHC or HL-LHC) program, with the launch of the cryogenic cooldown.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Allegations and questions Epstein entered Wexner’s orbit in the 1980s when a mutual friend recommended Epstein as a financial adviser.
—Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entered
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The New York Yankees are dealing with a stinky spring training situation after a sewage leak penetrated their clubhouse and outer hallway, and created pools of fetid water around George Steinbrenner Stadium.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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New groups have sprouted, and protests have penetrated formerly docile suburbs.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Several Democratic lawmakers joined with Republicans on the Oversight panel to advance the contempt of Congress charges against the Clintons last month.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Hudson's Isla and Theroux's Cam are back in the game, and they're joined by Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, and Fabrizio Guido as the other Gordon siblings — Sandy, Ness, and Jackie, respectively.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Suarez recorded a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds while also showing up on the defensive end.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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In court documents, federal officials argue that Bennett recorded the Raven Rock complex from within the restricted airspace.—
Winston Rogers,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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New hires are being funded through a budget lift the agency received under the president’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Okoronkwo received the payment in a certain trust account to try to create the false impression that the bribe payment was made up of client funds.—
Ryanne Mena,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Investigators are trying to determine whether patients' private information was accessed, Woodward said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Look for a pack that has pockets on the outside that allow items to be tossed in at the last second and accessed easily mid-flight.—
Julie Rousseau,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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The defection is another blow to Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre, who lost the last election in April and even his own seat in Parliament, but has since rejoined the House of Commons.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Karpel rejoined Caleres in October 2025 and is the company’s senior vice president and chief accounting officer.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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On March 7, 2025, authorities announced Hackman had died of hypertensive atherosclerosis cardiovascular disease, with Alzheimer’s disease listed as a contributing factor.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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The company’s data show that in June, some 3,862 short-term rentals were listed in the greater Kansas City area.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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As the friend stumbled, one bullet hit him in the buttock and pierced his small intestine.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Williams introduces us to a woman who is pierced by the clarity of her vision.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Entered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entered. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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