ENTERED (INTO OR UPON) Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

entered (into or upon)

verb

past tense of enter (into or upon)

as in began

to take the first step in (a process or course of action) a series of counseling sessions intended to help young couples about to enter into the trials and tribulations of marriage

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In one instance, Moreno alleged that Miller, 37, began verbally harassing one of her attorneys following a court hearing in May 2026.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
The financial institution which began expanding its footprint in the region a few years ago, is planning to open branches in the Berewick neighborhood of southwest Charlotte at 9424 Steele Creek Road and at 8830 Lindholm Drive in Huntersville.

— Chase Jordan July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of began

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And so commenced a literally explosive weekend of celebrations across the five boroughs, which culminated in a ticker-tape parade on June 18 to City Hall.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 July 2026
Work commenced on the record three months after Drewchin welcomed the arrival of her first child, Nova, a period in which she was consumed with the reality and potentialities of being a new parent.

— Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

Definition of commenced

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Work that once required specialized support can now be started by almost anyone with a prompt.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The little church launched a big capital campaign and donations started pouring in locally and from places as far away as Australia, Rozelle said.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

Definition of started

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In December 2025, Longo opened a second ViceVersa in the lobby bar of the glamorous oceanfront Four Seasons Hotel and Residences in Fort Lauderdale.

— Connie Ogle July 28, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
With the help of partner Travis Bullard, Stefan Scarks and family officially opened the property in 2021.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Definition of opened

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At Northwestern University, noncomputer science majors had interest in taking classes in the department even before ChatGPT launched in 2022, but sometimes there wasn’t enough room, said Samir Khuller, the chair for computer science.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Kuwait said on Saturday that Iranian forces launched a wave of drones within its airspace, with its military destroying multiple aircraft after Iran targeted critical infrastructure in the country's north.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of launched

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The Tigers, though, got off to a rough start and are currently 2 1/2 games out of the last wild-card spot in the American League.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
While the defense got off to a fast start — which is typical in training camp — the offense has started to put together a string of quality performances during the first week of summer workouts.

— Mike Kaye July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

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