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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 former congresswoman has consistently denied any wrongdoing and has entered a not guilty plea to federal criminal charges, some of which overlap with the House ethics case.
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Kelvin Evans, 40, entered a guilty plea to single counts of criminal trespass and entering a vehicle with the intent to commit theft in Fulton County Superior Court, according Fox 5 Atlanta.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 May 2026
When Olena entered the theater that day, her physician instincts activated.
—James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Chad entered a maximum security prison in Kuna, Idaho, on June 3, 2024, according to Idaho News 6.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Waymo became aware of the issue on April 20 when an unoccupied car entered a flooded road at 40 mph.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The first vehicles have already entered service.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Woods entered a not guilty plea.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Illinois State Police became involved when the pursuit entered I-88 westbound, the news release said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2026
Kelvin Evans, 40, entered a guilty plea to single counts of criminal trespass and entering a vehicle with the intent to commit theft in Fulton County Superior Court, according Fox 5 Atlanta.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 May 2026
When Olena entered the theater that day, her physician instincts activated.
—James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Chad entered a maximum security prison in Kuna, Idaho, on June 3, 2024, according to Idaho News 6.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Waymo became aware of the issue on April 20 when an unoccupied car entered a flooded road at 40 mph.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The first vehicles have already entered service.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Woods entered a not guilty plea.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Illinois State Police became involved when the pursuit entered I-88 westbound, the news release said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entered
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While most of that warming occurs near the surface, measurements show heat has also penetrated to depths of roughly 3,000 meters over recent decades.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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At least 19 drones penetrated Polish airspace in that instance, according to Warsaw.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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Howden joined seven other players, including Wayne Gretzky, atop the list.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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In an announcement video posted to social media, Martin was joined by characters from Sesame Street and the Muppets, with a cameo from BTS.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Russian forces recorded a net territorial loss in April, the first time that’s happened since August 2024, according to the Institute for the Study of War.—
Carter Schroppe,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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The 34-year-old Wacha allowed just two hits and recorded six strikeouts in seven innings.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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The Nebraska attorney general could take action to prevent the CSC from enforcing penalties against Nebraska athletes who received payment as a result of their deals with PlayFly.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Despite such an important season getting off to a disastrous start, Chisholm has received plenty of runway from the Yankees.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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An expert said the hackers posted online that nearly 9,000 schools worldwide were affected, with billions of private messages and other records accessed.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Data accessed included user names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and messages exchanged on the platform.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Timberwolves players arrived for the game wearing DiVincenzo’s jersey to honor the shooting guard, who tore his Achilles tendon in Game 4 and rejoined the team Thursday after an out-of-town surgery.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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Things began to unravel after Cristiano Ronaldo rejoined in August 2021.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The medical office listed her initial cause of death as natural, though the San Bernardino County coroner still must conduct its official examination.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Homicide was listed as her manner of death.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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His most severe injuries were to his eyes, which were pierced with shrapnel.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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One of the bullets pierced Bradley’s heart and lung, Meyer said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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“Entered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entered. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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