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
Stein told reporters Tuesday the state expects to have about 50,000 tons of salt on hand within the next few days and entered the recent winter weather stretch with enough supply to handle three major storms.
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Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
Spencer is charged with conspiring to file a false federal tax return and has also entered a not guilty plea.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Visit our website City Journal reviewed Defend the 612’s trainings, entered its Signal network, and traced its organizational support.
—Christina Buttons, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts has now entered its third day.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Soon, the Germans and their local collaborators entered the ghetto to snatch victims by the thousands.
—Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
As Dylan and her 12-year-old swimming buddy entered the water, Armstrong allegedly did not check if Dylan was properly weighted, the lawsuit reportedly states.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Salish and Jordan Matter, the father-daughter duo known for posting videos of their weekly adventures on YouTube, have entered an exclusive deal with Netflix.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Soon after that initial protest, dissatisfaction spread and the country entered a long downward spiral.
—Shahrnush Parsipur, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2026
Spencer is charged with conspiring to file a false federal tax return and has also entered a not guilty plea.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
Visit our website City Journal reviewed Defend the 612’s trainings, entered its Signal network, and traced its organizational support.
—Christina Buttons, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s whereabouts has now entered its third day.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Soon, the Germans and their local collaborators entered the ghetto to snatch victims by the thousands.
—Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
As Dylan and her 12-year-old swimming buddy entered the water, Armstrong allegedly did not check if Dylan was properly weighted, the lawsuit reportedly states.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Salish and Jordan Matter, the father-daughter duo known for posting videos of their weekly adventures on YouTube, have entered an exclusive deal with Netflix.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Soon after that initial protest, dissatisfaction spread and the country entered a long downward spiral.
—Shahrnush Parsipur, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entered
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Within months, his name became synonymous with the corruption and criminality that Washington said had penetrated the Venezuelan state.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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No researcher had penetrated these depths or mapped the ice sheet’s underlying terrain in such vivid, thrilling detail.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Jan. 2026
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That balance of a decades-old history and a new brand’s need to establish itself in its own right shapes the leadership challenge facing Strazik, who joined GE in 2000 when it was still led by Jack Welch, one of the defining — and most debated — business leaders of the 20th century.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Ortiz allegedly joined the scheme in June 2025.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Jada Richard scored 16 points and LSU recorded its seventh consecutive win in a blowout over Alabama.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Ezra Ausar contributed 21 points and Jacob Cofie recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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The baby had not received any medical attention until after their mother was arrested, Wells said, but was then taken it a hospital.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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In some cases, the Bureau paid far more than anticipated for services without verifying whether inmates received appropriate care.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Exclusivity and extra attention to detail are provided by the resort’s concierge service, accessed via text message.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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These lots are accessed via the WestWorld area near Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard, Thompson Peak Parkway, Pima Road, Bell Road, and surrounding streets.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Devries, on the other hand, took his son, Tucker, with him to Indiana, and rejoined with Conor Enright, his point guard at Drake for two seasons.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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But fear not, Haney rejoined her original startup Outdoor Voices in summer of 2025.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Eric, who is now listed as its co-founder and chief strategy officer, has become the company’s public face.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
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Both characters are confirmed to be in season 4, though Simone Ashley, who plays Kate, is listed as a key cast member, as opposed to a series regular, per Deadline.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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The bullet pierced Ramseur’s arm and entered his chest through his side.—
Heather Ann Thompson,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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The steppe is sand pierced by grasses and little pale flowers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Entered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entered. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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