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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
After initially being given three to four months to live, Sasse, 54, entered a clinical trial for a drug called daraxonrasib, an oral therapy (pill) that is designed to block the defective gene that triggers uncontrolled cellular growth.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Mata was also concerned about how the data failed to display how INA staff works with the lowest English proficiency students in the district — specifically those who are unschooled, and oftentimes refugees who have just entered the country.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
According to police, three women had entered the restaurant and asked for a cup of water.
—Skyler Shepard, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The entity recently entered a partnership with United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and renewed an agreement with the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for a green and digital shipping corridor.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Zelensky’s warning Tuesday reflects a deepening rift between the two countries, brought to a head by the arrival in Israeli waters of a vessel named Panormitis, which entered Haifa Bay last week and is currently anchored offshore, apparently awaiting a berth.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 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
Bubbles first entered Jackson's life in the mid '80s, when animal trainer Bob Dunn helped acquire him from a Texas research facility.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
With the efficient righty throwing to a Red Sox lineup that entered the game 23rd in runs scored and 24th in wRC+, the Yankees won, 4-0.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Mata was also concerned about how the data failed to display how INA staff works with the lowest English proficiency students in the district — specifically those who are unschooled, and oftentimes refugees who have just entered the country.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
According to police, three women had entered the restaurant and asked for a cup of water.
—Skyler Shepard, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
The entity recently entered a partnership with United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and renewed an agreement with the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for a green and digital shipping corridor.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Zelensky’s warning Tuesday reflects a deepening rift between the two countries, brought to a head by the arrival in Israeli waters of a vessel named Panormitis, which entered Haifa Bay last week and is currently anchored offshore, apparently awaiting a berth.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 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
Bubbles first entered Jackson's life in the mid '80s, when animal trainer Bob Dunn helped acquire him from a Texas research facility.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
With the efficient righty throwing to a Red Sox lineup that entered the game 23rd in runs scored and 24th in wRC+, the Yankees won, 4-0.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entered
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The 26-page report describes two stab wounds — one to the right abdomen that perforated the liver and another to the left chest that penetrated an intercostal space.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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Strong start Banchero penetrated the paint early and often and didn’t settle on the offensive end of the floor.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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This week, Bonta joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general from mainly Democratic states submitting a comment letter to the Postal Service outlining their opposition.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The 26-year-old San Diego native previously joined SDFC as a Stage 1 selection in the 2024 MLS re-entry draft and was part of the club’s inaugural-season roster last year.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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In 1999, the Bridge Creek–Moore tornado struck the Oklahoma City metropolitan area, causing 41 deaths and nearly 600 injuries; the tornado’s top wind speed of 321 mph was the highest ever recorded on Earth.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Declines of about 10% to 17% have been recorded elsewhere, including against the Swiss franc, South African rand, Danish krone, Swedish krona and the Euro.—
Matt Sedensky,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Store managers by and large received them warmly but said that sourcing decisions were above their pay grade.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
4 May 2026
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The Mets have received little from the back end of their rotation — ironically, Peterson is one of the pitchers to blame here, alongside Kodai Senga — but Scott could provide a higher floor and ceiling in one of those spots.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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How hackers may have accessed ADT systems This breach may have started with a phone call.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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When Arakas was arrested, Bon neww worried that the police might have accessed the Estonian’s BlackBerry.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 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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Angus McClure, a former Sac State lineman and assistant head coach, rejoined the Hornets to coach the offensive line after Carter’s hire in December, joining holdover position coach Kris Richardson.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, he was listed as living at a Dorchester address when his mayoral appointment notice came up for approval by the City Council last Wednesday.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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Furthermore, Carmichael is listed as the attorney of record with Jones in several cases defending Black fraternal organizations, such as the Ancient Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine and the Knights and Daughters of Tabor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 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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According to local outlet Listin Diario, Bonilla had undergone surgery to have rods and screws inserted into her back after a tumor was removed, though one screw allegedly pierced her spinal cord, leaving her immobilized from the ribs down.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Entered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entered. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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