ENTERED Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

entered

verb

past tense of enter

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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deleted

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 Raiders entered the postseason with a 5-5 overall record and a 4-3 mark in district play, finishing fourth in their district. — Shiloh Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026 Philadelphia took control late in the third quarter and entered the final period leading 96-87. — CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026 Preparing for Mars exploration VaMEx has been running since 2012 and has now entered its fourth development phase. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026 Israel said that more than 91,000 tents had entered Gaza ahead winter, but refused to allow in the heavy equipment needed for large-scale cleanup and rubble removal efforts. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2026 The vote has drawn scrutiny, however, after election officials modified the decree governing candidates’ eligibility and a number of controversial presidential hopefuls entered the race. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026 From boutique hotels in secluded mansions to high-rises in the center of the city’s chaos, Mexico City’s hotels have finally entered the chat. — Wendy O'Dea, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2026 Creative, interdisciplinary, and bold, the study of the origins of life has entered a new age. — Quanta Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026 That divergence becomes stark as Japan's Nikkei 225 and Taiwan's Taiex entered bear territory, while South Korea's Kospi deepened its bear market and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite entered into correction territory overnight. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026

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Verb

More than the incredible sights, what surprised him most about his visit to the Washington state national park was that little noise penetrated from beyond the verdant canopies.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 14 Nov. 2026
Brand allegedly also shoved his hands down her pants and digitally penetrated her in a hotel after his comedy show.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026

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With two 30-point performances among his initial seven games, Lendeborg joined Hall of Famers Wilt Chamberlain and Rick Barry as the only other Warriors to do so.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
The public member of the joint review board, Jim Kucienski, who serves as chairman of the village’s economic development commission, joined the six other board members in attendance in voting to support approval of the TIF district, Hammel said.

— Elizabeth Owens-Schiele, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of joined

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Polish cinematographer Janusz Kamiński, longtime Spielberg collaborator and two-time Oscar winner (for Schindler’s List and Saving Private Ryan) received The Hollywood Reporter’s Visionary Award for contributions to cinematography.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
Artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve also received special honors.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of received

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Swan House is accessed from a long, narrow causeway on the Saugerties riverbank.

— Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2026
Available starting at $33, the Scout works with Apple’s Find My network to locate luggage and lets contact details be instantly accessed with a smartphone.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of accessed

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Gillan later rejoined the band in 1984 for five years, exited again, then returned in 1992.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026
Formerly chief operations officer for the French brand, the new top executive rejoined the company in October after a year at Jacquemus.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

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Ashley is listed at 6-foot-4, 225 pounds while Williams is listed at 6-4, 222 pounds.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
Phone and email messages seeking comment were left with the architect, property owner and general contractor listed in city records as being associated with the construction project.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of listed

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Prosecutors showed medical examiner photos of Sluganski's workshirt, pierced by two bullet holes, and a slug retrieved from his Kevlar vest.

— Andy Sheehan, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Add 2 tablespoons of the salt, and bring to a boil over high; boil until potatoes are tender when pierced using a fork, 12 to 15 minutes; drain.

— Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2026