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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3
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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4
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 new strategy aims to leverage Ford’s iconic brand while simultaneously signaling that the car company is entering a new era, Materazzo said.
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The Zeffy fundraiser that’s raised over $400,000 of its $737,000 goal will help engineers in Gaza buy and reuse materials — as aid entering Gaza is heavily restricted by Israel — to extend the hospital, Jboor and Hawash-Kuemmerle said.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The result is a generation of students entering higher education and the workforce facing difficulty in navigating complexity.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2022, Vail passed an ordinance prohibiting delivery trucks from entering Vail Village and Lionshead Village, to make those areas friendlier to pedestrians.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
The track quickly scaled the charts of Korea’s domestic services — entering the Top 10 of its most popular service, Melon, within 24 hours — and seems likely to stick around the charts as a track capturing the changing seasons.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Seattle responded with a 7-0 run of their own to get back into the game, but a barrage of 3-pointers rebuilt the Valkyries’ advantage and pushed the visiting team’s lead to eight entering the fourth quarter.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
The recent acquisitions of Skyy Moore and Marquez Valdes-Scantling have boosted the 49ers’ depth, but Jennings is their most accomplished wide receiver target entering the season, especially on tough, third-down throws.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Meyers is entering the final year of his pact and wants a new deal, but the Raiders don't appear to be in any rush to extend him.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The Zeffy fundraiser that’s raised over $400,000 of its $737,000 goal will help engineers in Gaza buy and reuse materials — as aid entering Gaza is heavily restricted by Israel — to extend the hospital, Jboor and Hawash-Kuemmerle said.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The result is a generation of students entering higher education and the workforce facing difficulty in navigating complexity.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2022, Vail passed an ordinance prohibiting delivery trucks from entering Vail Village and Lionshead Village, to make those areas friendlier to pedestrians.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
The track quickly scaled the charts of Korea’s domestic services — entering the Top 10 of its most popular service, Melon, within 24 hours — and seems likely to stick around the charts as a track capturing the changing seasons.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Seattle responded with a 7-0 run of their own to get back into the game, but a barrage of 3-pointers rebuilt the Valkyries’ advantage and pushed the visiting team’s lead to eight entering the fourth quarter.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
The recent acquisitions of Skyy Moore and Marquez Valdes-Scantling have boosted the 49ers’ depth, but Jennings is their most accomplished wide receiver target entering the season, especially on tough, third-down throws.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Meyers is entering the final year of his pact and wants a new deal, but the Raiders don't appear to be in any rush to extend him.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entering
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Guidelines for accessing company data on phones, tablets and other devices—whether personal or company-issued—should be outlined in a strong policy.—
Mike Rosen,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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These likewise have options for increasing the RAM and storage or accessing more powerful Intel Core Ultra V-series chips.—
Jorge Jimenez,
PC Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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Turkey is building its first fully indigenous aircraft carrier, joining a small circle of NATO nations with such capability.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Pierce had dabbled in TV and movies before joining the cast of Frasier as the doc's younger brother, Niles, who is also a psychiatrist.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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But Sheeran also dips into world beats, inspired by recording for a month in India.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk began recording multiple podcasts a day, railing against mask mandates and school closures.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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While there is definitely debate on whether or not the graphic videos of Kirk’s death should be shown, those rejoicing in his death are receiving rapid retribution.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tucker Kraft, the game’s leader in receiving yards with 124 on just six catches, had a massive 57-yard reception to quickly flip the field into Washington territory during the drive.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Fewer GCRs penetrating to earth’s atmosphere would mean fewer clouds to reflect heat and thus more global warming.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The United States seriously contemplated striking North Korea’s Yongbyon reactor in 1993, even drawing up military plans to attack the site with penetrating munitions delivered by stealth bombers.—
VIPIN NARANG,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Sep. 2025
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The star corner returned to action after roughly 10 minutes, rejoining the Broncos’ defense on a final defensive drive before the half.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2025
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Fixed a bug where the effect of an used Wending Grace could activate when rejoining a session after a disconnection.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Nick Sadek, the Sotheby’s International Realty broker, is also a listing agent on the property.—
John Turton,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Leslie had been discovered deceased in her upstairs bathroom, with the autopsy listing her official cause of death as blunt force trauma.—
Claire Lempert,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Iniki is the Hawaiian word for sharp and piercing wind.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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That alone is amazing, said Timbrook, Depue and a representative for the soft body armor vest that stopped a bullet from piercing the officer’s chest.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Entering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entering. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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