1
as in penetrated
to go or come in or into
the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution
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2
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
Progressive former Congressional candidate Josh Weil briefly entered the Senate race earlier this year, but has since dropped out, citing health reasons.
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Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The Nepali Army had also been called in to back up security forces after protesters entered restricted zones and the Parliament premises.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Wine and spirits volumes have declined in recent years, while more ready-to-drink cocktails and non-alcoholic alternatives have entered the market.
—Steven Norton, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
As part of the Port of Montreal’s Contrecoeur expansion project, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) entered into a joint venture with DP World, tapping the company to operate the new terminal.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Police told the outlet that three individuals entered the home through a glass door.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Laken Ashlee Snelling, a 21-year-old senior on the university's stunt team, entered the plea during her arraignment Tuesday afternoon.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Nearly 900 law enforcement agencies across 40 states have entered contracts with ICE and deputized officers to carry out federal immigration laws in addition to local and state policies, according to data obtained by the Washington Examiner.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
Haggart and Coyne would have entered the Times’ boardroom with considerable goodwill.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The Nepali Army had also been called in to back up security forces after protesters entered restricted zones and the Parliament premises.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Wine and spirits volumes have declined in recent years, while more ready-to-drink cocktails and non-alcoholic alternatives have entered the market.
—Steven Norton, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
As part of the Port of Montreal’s Contrecoeur expansion project, the Montreal Port Authority (MPA) entered into a joint venture with DP World, tapping the company to operate the new terminal.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Police told the outlet that three individuals entered the home through a glass door.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Laken Ashlee Snelling, a 21-year-old senior on the university's stunt team, entered the plea during her arraignment Tuesday afternoon.
—Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Nearly 900 law enforcement agencies across 40 states have entered contracts with ICE and deputized officers to carry out federal immigration laws in addition to local and state policies, according to data obtained by the Washington Examiner.
—Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2025
Haggart and Coyne would have entered the Times’ boardroom with considerable goodwill.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entered
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Framed as cranks more than reasonable critics, the #FSGOut contingent have penetrated rather than defined the conversation around Liverpool since FSG took control in late 2010.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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My bullet had penetrated the neck between the jugular and the bone, missing the spine by a fraction.—
Robert Easton,
Outdoor Life,
3 Sep. 2025
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Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings joined the company’s board in May 2025 after giving more than $20 million to Democrats, including $7 million to a pro-Harris super PAC.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Toni Trucks joined Franklin & Bash in its fourth season as Anita Haskins, a recent law school graduate eager to prove herself.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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The number of recalls dropped in 2020 to 238, the lowest number of recalls CPSC recorded in the 2018 to 2025 period.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Touch, Tortoise’s eighth studio album and the follow-up to 2016’s The Catastrophist, was recorded and mixed by the band’s own John McEntire.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
9 Sep. 2025
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Lending Union is the latest scam targeting Wisconsin consumers, including a Waukesha resident who's received daily calls since January.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Having received treatment for numerous injuries during the tournament, Muchová left the court for a medical timeout between sets.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Hopper's conviction comes more than a year after the 2024 conviction of Marius Gustavson, the owner of the website where Hopper had accessed pornography related to body modification and body harm.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The building had not been accessed in years until recent renovations, according to the Sheriff’s Office.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, she was let go after prosecutors didn’t bring any charges against her and Hamp rejoined the company in 2022.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Browne made two starts last year and rejoined the mix this summer after playing spring ball at North Carolina.—
Michael Marot,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Other items listed in the top 20 product groups responsible for injuries included exercise equipment, cans, basketballs, ladders, desks, rugs and bathtubs.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Weisman's cause of death is listed as multiple injuries from being struck by a train and the manner was ruled an accident.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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The fatal knife wound pierced Martin's sternum before going into his heart.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hospitals overflowing with patients ripped by shrapnel and pierced by bullets.—
Brendan Rascius,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Entered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entered. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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