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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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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 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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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 16 Jun. 2026.
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