as in beginning
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entering (into or upon)
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In their prior five SEC losses, opponents largely controlled the game from beginning to end.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026 -
An intense arctic cold front will move through South Florida beginning Saturday morning and move into the Florida Straits by Saturday night.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Don Lemon was arrested for covering anti-ICE protests inside a Minnesota church and is now commencing the best press tour of his life.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
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In his late 20s at the time, Murdoch was commencing a staggering hot streak that would last roughly a decade.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Pitchfork,
22 Jan. 2026
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Kyiv, which has grappled with severe power shortages this winter, is forecast to enter a brutally cold stretch starting Friday that is expected to last into next week.—
AAMER MADHANI AND SUSIE BLANN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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And that leader was starting running back Chuba Hubbard, who carried a simple message.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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In the end, Sacramento saw a chance to land Hunter, while getting off of Schroder’s money and opening a roster spot for Cardwell, as a worthy endeavor even if there was no first-rounder in the trade.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Since Kiva focuses on micro-loans, businesses can crowdfund up to $15,000, which may be more ideal for newer businesses just getting off the ground or ones that don't need much capital.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Co-writer and director Hill brings a unique lens to Reef’s wild but spiritually cleansing, nostalgic and eye-opening trip down memory lane, where confronting his past might be the only way to rescue his future.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Sullivan first gained a following in Hartford after opening his BOP Coffee Roastery on Pratt Street in early 2024.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Defender brand is underpinned by Land Rover—a mark of trust built on 75 years of expertise in technology and world-leading off-road capability.—
Ted Alvarez,
Outside,
15 Jan. 2026
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Chris Cuomo will host a weekday morning show for SiriusXM, leading off the lineup on the POTUS Channel 124.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Entering (into or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entering%20%28into%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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