1
as in accessing
to go or come in or into
the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution
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2
as in joining
to become a member of
patriotic young men and women entering the armed services debutantes entering society
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as in recording
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 receiving
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 entering
The shortstop had just 14 RBIs in his previous 48 games entering Tuesday.
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CBS News,
25 June 2026
After making the playoffs, the Sabres are entering a window of contention, so that pick could be in play as part of another deal.
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Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Amon told investors that the company was not entering the data center market too late.
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Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The suspect in a deadly shooting inside a Northern California public library scoped out the scene before entering and killing two patrons, authorities said.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
That means the floor-spacing guard will join Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas and North Carolina big man Henri Veesaar on the list of top talents still available entering Wednesday night's second round.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
During the operation, CMPD and the Charlotte Fire Department shut down the entrance road to the Kelston Apartments, preventing vehicles from entering as officers searched two separate apartments.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Last season, the Hawks defied expectations following their midseason trade of franchise face Trae Young, entering the playoffs as of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference.
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Goods and resources were likely brought from the countryside and settlements like Søften, before entering an extensive international trade network, Andersen said.
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James Brooks,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
CBS News,
25 June 2026
After making the playoffs, the Sabres are entering a window of contention, so that pick could be in play as part of another deal.
—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Amon told investors that the company was not entering the data center market too late.
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Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The suspect in a deadly shooting inside a Northern California public library scoped out the scene before entering and killing two patrons, authorities said.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
That means the floor-spacing guard will join Arkansas guard Meleek Thomas and North Carolina big man Henri Veesaar on the list of top talents still available entering Wednesday night's second round.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
During the operation, CMPD and the Charlotte Fire Department shut down the entrance road to the Kelston Apartments, preventing vehicles from entering as officers searched two separate apartments.
—
Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
Last season, the Hawks defied expectations following their midseason trade of franchise face Trae Young, entering the playoffs as of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference.
—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
Goods and resources were likely brought from the countryside and settlements like Søften, before entering an extensive international trade network, Andersen said.
—
James Brooks,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entering
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Boyd, a fourth-generation farmer and longtime civil rights advocate, said generations of Black farmers have faced barriers accessing government loans and agricultural assistance programs.
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Plus, accessing the storage compartment doesn’t require you to move every piece of decor in the process.
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Suarez also discussed the experience of joining one of baseball’s most storied organizations after departing Philadelphia, then watching as both teams failed to meet expectations to start the year.
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Deadline reported in April 2025 that Tom Cullen was joining the House of the Dragon cast as Ser Luthor Largent.
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Golden State moved the ball well, recording 20 assists on 27 made shots.
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The fleet processed more than 800 tablets during the first three hours of the livestream without recording any errors, highlighting the system’s consistency and reliability in a real production setting.
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Those who have been rescued were receiving medical treatment a local health clinics, Duque said.
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In 2018, their son, Alan Hu, was receiving medical care for depression and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
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Many sails may prevent harmful UV rays from penetrating, while others may be more decorative.
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Sunscreens need to be able to block those rays from penetrating the skin.
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Yet despite the drag on its economy, few UK business leaders or politicians advocate for reversing Brexit and rejoining the European Union, at least in part because the whole issue remains so politically divisive.
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Fed independence concerns tempered There was much speculation about how Warsh rejoining the Fed as chair would affect the institution’s independence before his first meeting.
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Chef Michael Riemenschneider, who opened three restaurants in Istanbul, will advise Beren on changes with a Michelin Guide listing as the goal, Unlu said.
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According to court records viewed by Fox News Digital, the country star filed the paperwork on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee, listing the date of separation as May 9.
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On the other hand, however, take a step back and the world-building is jaw-dropping; on a big screen, Rogue Trooper is almost overwhelming, and Barnard becomes an almost godlike presence by the end with his piercing white eyes (don’t worry, it’s explained).
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If discovering tiny insect casings or sticky residue, this often indicates those insects with piercing and sucking mouthparts that slowly siphon sap from plants, depleting their ability to feed themselves through photosynthesis.
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“Entering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entering. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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