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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
The woman first entered a claim in November 2023, just before the law's expiration, and months later filed a detailed lawsuit against Adams.
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Anthony Izaguirre The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
Herro and Powell, who are the Heat’s two leading scorers this season, entered Tuesday with just 173 minutes played together this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
It's been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Friday that no fuel has entered the country for the past three months.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Children between the ages of 13 and 17 can submit a nomination to be entered into a raffle.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
Kuemper stopped 21 shots for the Kings, who entered the night one point out of the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan entered the race later than the other candidates, but his campaign has projected confidence about the Democrat’s viability.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Sacko, 50, originally entered the country in 1998 and first registered to vote in 2005, according to court documents.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
Anthony Izaguirre The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026
Herro and Powell, who are the Heat’s two leading scorers this season, entered Tuesday with just 173 minutes played together this season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
It's been years since legendary singer Omara Portuondo last entered a recording studio.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said Friday that no fuel has entered the country for the past three months.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Children between the ages of 13 and 17 can submit a nomination to be entered into a raffle.
—Joseph Hernandez
march 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2026
Kuemper stopped 21 shots for the Kings, who entered the night one point out of the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan entered the race later than the other candidates, but his campaign has projected confidence about the Democrat’s viability.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Sacko, 50, originally entered the country in 1998 and first registered to vote in 2005, according to court documents.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entered
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Although one bullet from the shooting penetrated the walls of Rihanna’s house, no one was injured in the incident — this includes Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky, and their three children; her mother; and two staff members who were present at the time.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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The shots allegedly came from a white Tesla parked across the street from the residence and at least one bullet penetrated the side of the house.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2026
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Heather Hughes, senior vice president of strategic alignment at the YMCA of the USA, has joined the board of directors of the DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville, officials announced.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Happily, Syria’s new government has joined Lebanon’s call to expel the terror group.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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In 65 games played this season, Guenther has recorded 58 points (33, 25), ranking third on the team in scoring.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Police body cameras recorded the incident.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2026
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Each district received $10 million to spend at its discretion.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
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Panarin, who received a video tribute and ovation from the crowd during the first television timeout, had 607 points (205 goals, 402 assists), ninth in Rangers history, in 482 regular-season games for the team.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Rooms on an upper floor can only be accessed by stairs, and there are no elevators on the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Some cybersecurity researchers believe attackers may have accessed the company's Microsoft Intune device management system, though the exact method of the attack has not been publicly confirmed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Meghan—who rejoined Instagram on January 1, 2025—has long been careful to not show Lilibet and her older brother Prince Archie’s faces on her social media, and their voices are rarely heard, as well.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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The two married in Bradenton and Lyle rejoined her after his deployment to Italy during World War II.—
Sergy Odiduro,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Department of Education’s educator job board this week listed 1,179 openings at 974 schools.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Guard Dru Smith, who was previously listed as probable, was listed as available, as well.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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His belongings and debris were scattered across his lawn, and his trailer was frozen in the air, pierced by a tree.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hours later, an inspection of a helicopter that responded to the shooting call at Byers’ home revealed a bullet had pierced the tail.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Entered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entered. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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