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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
Sheila Ebana and her husband Mounir Nasraoui had earlier entered a raffle sponsored by a Spanish sports newspaper.
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Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Then there was Stone’s goal early in the second period of Game 3, which was quickly erased after an offside challenge revealed that Howden entered the zone before the puck.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Several student athletes, who were not identified publicly, testified that Anthony entered Austin's tent to say hello to a friend and then quickly got defensive when he was asked to leave, according to CBS.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 10 June 2026
İmamoğlu’s lawyers entered the courtroom on the first floor.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 9 June 2026
The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office announced that Roxanne Helus entered the plea on Monday.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The preliminary hearing, an early step in many criminal cases, has not yet been held, and as a result, Robinson has not yet entered a plea.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
The Tigers, who entered play with the lowest batting average and OPS in the American League, extended the lead to 8-2 with homers in the fifth and sixth off reliever Trevor Martin.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Holloway also announced in March that the group had entered an agreement to purchase additional equity in Climate Pledge Arena from Oak View Group, and would make the organization the majority owner of the building.
—Andrew Destin, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Then there was Stone’s goal early in the second period of Game 3, which was quickly erased after an offside challenge revealed that Howden entered the zone before the puck.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Several student athletes, who were not identified publicly, testified that Anthony entered Austin's tent to say hello to a friend and then quickly got defensive when he was asked to leave, according to CBS.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 10 June 2026
İmamoğlu’s lawyers entered the courtroom on the first floor.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 9 June 2026
The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office announced that Roxanne Helus entered the plea on Monday.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The preliminary hearing, an early step in many criminal cases, has not yet been held, and as a result, Robinson has not yet entered a plea.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
The Tigers, who entered play with the lowest batting average and OPS in the American League, extended the lead to 8-2 with homers in the fifth and sixth off reliever Trevor Martin.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026
Holloway also announced in March that the group had entered an agreement to purchase additional equity in Climate Pledge Arena from Oak View Group, and would make the organization the majority owner of the building.
—Andrew Destin, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entered
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The knife perforated the bone at the center of his chest, the sac that surrounds his heart, and penetrated the right ventricle of his heart.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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The bullet penetrated his hip, thrust through his knee and shattered his femur.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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Steffen joined the Rapids ahead of the 2024 season and has racked up 78 appearances in all competitions for the club.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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An award-winning food and culture journalist has joined The Sacramento Bee to expand coverage of the capital region’s food and restaurant scene.—
Kat Tran
June 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Smaller waves were recorded in Indonesia and Malaysia.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Ai Kitagawa notched her seventh goal of the campaign in the narrow victory, while goalkeeper Isaac Ranson recorded his first clean sheet in his inaugural USL W start.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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The best burgers in Los Angeles prove that the City of Angels has received—and nailed—the assignment.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The wild pursuit unfolded Sunday when state police received reports about a car driven recklessly on Interstate 10 in Jefferson Parish, which is just west of New Orleans, state police said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Cooper used the topic of time to segue into audience evolution, noting that every single phone in the crowd had been locked away in a Yondr pouch, not to be accessed until after the event had ended.—
Karla Cote,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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While bank loans aren’t easily accessed by retail investors, there are a number of mutual and exchange-traded funds that hold them.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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White, who played for the Fever and previously coached them, rejoined the franchise last year.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Brooks Koepka, who rejoined the PGA Tour from LIV Golf in January, withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge at the last minute despite being originally scheduled to play, further weakening the field.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 May 2026
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Nor does either cite Biden’s name in the biographies listed on their official campaign websites.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Any other object not listed that could, in the opinion of event organizers, be considered a weapon, will also not be allowed inside.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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Four of those shots struck Bils from behind, including one that entered his back, pierced his lung and heart, bounced off his breast bone and lodged back in his heart, according to prosecutors.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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According to the notice, if the toy has been ruptured or pierced, or if sand has escaped the toy, Orb Factory has directed consumers to put on a mask and gloves and use damp cloths to pick up any sand that has leaked out.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Entered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entered. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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