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as in penetrated
to go or come in or into
the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution
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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
On Tuesday, it was reported that Indian troops had joined a military drill with Russian and Belarusian forces near Minsk, days after Russian drones entered Polish and Romanian airspace.
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Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Every Wild sweater worn by Wild players this season will display a patch with the number 25 on it to honor of quarter century since Minnesota re-entered the NHL as an expansion team in 2000.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Fernandez earned degrees in law and social work, and entered federal service through the Schedule A program, which expedites the hiring of qualified candidates with disabilities.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
This is only the second time that the district has entered a Stage 3 drought since its establishment in 1987.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In one instance, a colleague entered Aber’s office to find an inmate crouched under his desk, according to an affidavit filed against Aber in the criminal case.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
In addition, the two companies entered a nonbinding term sheet for Disney to acquire a 2% equity stake in Webtoon Entertainment.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
California entered the Union as a free state.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Energy firm Terra Innovatum has entered into a partnership with ATB Riza Calzoni to manufacture SOLO micro-modular nuclear reactors.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
Every Wild sweater worn by Wild players this season will display a patch with the number 25 on it to honor of quarter century since Minnesota re-entered the NHL as an expansion team in 2000.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Fernandez earned degrees in law and social work, and entered federal service through the Schedule A program, which expedites the hiring of qualified candidates with disabilities.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
This is only the second time that the district has entered a Stage 3 drought since its establishment in 1987.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
In one instance, a colleague entered Aber’s office to find an inmate crouched under his desk, according to an affidavit filed against Aber in the criminal case.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
In addition, the two companies entered a nonbinding term sheet for Disney to acquire a 2% equity stake in Webtoon Entertainment.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
California entered the Union as a free state.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Energy firm Terra Innovatum has entered into a partnership with ATB Riza Calzoni to manufacture SOLO micro-modular nuclear reactors.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entered
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Later on, water may have penetrated through cracks in the rock, depositing minerals to create the calcium sulfate veins and leopard spots.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hamas had brutally penetrated our southern border, embarking on the slaughter of civilians.—
Ron Scherf,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Mexican flags and candy adorned the Copley Plaza in front of The Old Globe on Saturday as a crowd joined dignitaries in celebrating the 215th Mexican Independence Day.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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They were joined by a host of celebrities in their most glamorous outfits of the season so far, from Demi Moore in full black sequin via Gucci and Dakota Johnson in a very, very naked Gucci dress.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
13 Sep. 2025
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In Middlesex League action, Kaylee Master recorded a hat trick, Sophia Setouhi added a pair and Gianna Venezia scored her first varsity goal as Watertown (5-0) blanked Woburn, 7-0, for its 102nd straight field hockey win.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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For RWAs to function, every participant needs confidence that events are recorded in the right order.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The request was met with boos from some Democrats who pointed out that a Colorado school shooting on the same day had not received the same ceremony.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Through these tactics, Iftiu is trying to pay forward the generosity he's received within the system.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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This comprehensive program features more than 70 microlearning modules that can be accessed through the RockED mobile app.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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When sensitive assets are stored in unmanaged systems or accessed by AI agents without oversight, the risks compound quickly.—
Asaf Kochan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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After a two-year absence, Behar rejoined The View in 2015 and has remained a co-host ever since.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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When Norris rejoined the race, McLaren asked Piastri to hand back P2 to Norris.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Both the governor and the secretary listed a combination of lower market prices for farm products plus rising fertilizer, machinery and labor costs as a severe squeeze on the farm economy.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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The runners will be listed by post position with trainer, jockey, and morning line provided.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Polish officials said Russian drones pierced their airspace 19 times from late Tuesday night to Wednesday morning.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The morning sun barely pierced the haze over Maitighar Mandala, yet the atmosphere was electric.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Entered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entered. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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