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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
First, check for typos—make sure the promo code is entered exactly as provided, including any capitalization or special characters.
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Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
These presumed long-shot performers are entered by their reps or themselves every year.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 June 2026
In Shreveport, Louisiana, floodwater stranded drivers and entered a few commercial buildings and at least one building at a technical college on Monday, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Deputy John Lane told CNN.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Ramírez entered as a pinch hitter in the eighth.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The Knicks entered the Finals on an 11-game winning streak, which grew to 13 when New York took the first two games on the road, 105-95 and 105-104.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 16 June 2026
About eight rescue swimmers entered the rough surf as part of a multi-agency rescue effort involving CAL FIRE, state lifeguards and local fire departments, officials said.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Denver needs a second ballhandler behind Jamal Murray, given that Tyus Jones was signed and entered the rotation quickly and will now hit free agency this summer.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 16 June 2026
Sheila Ebana and her husband Mounir Nasraoui had earlier entered a raffle sponsored by a Spanish sports newspaper.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
These presumed long-shot performers are entered by their reps or themselves every year.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 June 2026
In Shreveport, Louisiana, floodwater stranded drivers and entered a few commercial buildings and at least one building at a technical college on Monday, Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Deputy John Lane told CNN.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 16 June 2026
Ramírez entered as a pinch hitter in the eighth.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
The Knicks entered the Finals on an 11-game winning streak, which grew to 13 when New York took the first two games on the road, 105-95 and 105-104.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 16 June 2026
About eight rescue swimmers entered the rough surf as part of a multi-agency rescue effort involving CAL FIRE, state lifeguards and local fire departments, officials said.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Denver needs a second ballhandler behind Jamal Murray, given that Tyus Jones was signed and entered the rotation quickly and will now hit free agency this summer.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 16 June 2026
Sheila Ebana and her husband Mounir Nasraoui had earlier entered a raffle sponsored by a Spanish sports newspaper.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 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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At this point last year, Kansas City had recorded 83 killings.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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In his first game back in the NFL in nearly five years, Smith recorded a team-high 11 tackles and one sack.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
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The video was obviously not received well, and officials at Texas Tech were enduring a tremendous amount of backlash from opposing conference leaders from across the Big 12.—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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An officer with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife received a report that a group of people was seen taking a deer fawn from the wild and putting it in the crate this month, according to a law enforcement association news release.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Mizzou programming also can be accessed through the KCMO Talk Radio mobile app, online streaming platforms, station websites and on KCMO via podcast distribution.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Rules that cannot be accessed, understood, or applied in a timely way do not meaningfully shape conduct.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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In front of the camera, Kelli Giddish rejoined after being written out in Season 24.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Rick rejoined the team as an assistant coach the same year.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Housing and neighborhood stability — including preventing the displacement of existing residents — is a critical community priority listed in the vision and action plan.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Fans are encouraged to rideshare and be dropped off at an official shuttle location (listed below).—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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But another pierced the car’s windshield, grazed the steering wheel and one of Fahd’s fingers before striking his son, Sam, in the head.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The Remarkable Life and Times of George Forster A gunshot pierced the calm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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“Entered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entered. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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