enters

present tense third-person singular of enter
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as in joins
to become a member of patriotic young men and women entering the armed services debutantes entering society

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as in records
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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Recent Examples of enters Now, as Flames GM Craig Conroy enters his third year as general manager and the team prepares to move into its new arena in two years’ time, Wolf is looked up as Calgary’s long-term starter. Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 However, every few years, a movie enters the cultural lexicon that comes across as lived-in and accessible. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025 This version of Frankenstein’s monster enters the world as a frightened newborn babe, scared and curious and desperate for human affection. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2025 Viskari enters his junior season at Missouri with bigger goals and higher stakes, but also with clarity that feels earned. Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025 Texas State enters the top 50 after beating UTSA. Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025 Big moves are on your mind as Mercury enters Virgo! Usa Today, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025 Now, as the cell phone restriction goes statewide this school year, Lincoln enters into its second year with some kind of ban, things are changing a bit. Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 1 Sep. 2025 The system gives pilots two aural alerts when an unauthorized aircraft enters the runway on a collision course with the authorized aircraft. Asher Redd, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enters
Verb
  • Here, the treatment remains topical and penetrates the skin via ultrasound.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • After sauce has cooked, submerge meatballs and cook on high for 1 hour to ensure that the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce penetrates every crevice of the hearty meat dish.
    Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
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  • Then, Molly Odintz joins Drew to chat with Max Booth III about Ghoulish Books in San Antonio getting harassed by MAGA types for a saucy chalkboard and, more broadly, about the state of horror in these horrifying times.
    The Lit Hub Podcast, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Come December, Netflix joins the party, with plans starting at $8.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • After this stage, an impactor spacecraft will crash into the asteroid at high velocity, while the observer, supported by ground- and space-based telescopes, records the collision with advanced imaging systems.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The microphone on the tool also records the sound of blood flowing through the heart.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The Charlie chair receives top marks for its durability and easy cleaning.
    Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, which potentially accesses your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Privacy-First Technology Unlike JARVIS, which effortlessly accesses everything, real healthcare AI operates under strict privacy frameworks.
    Sanath Chilakala, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • Rosters have expanded this week, so the Padres are carrying a 10-man bullpen into Coors Field and will likely do so until King rejoins the rotation.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
  • As seen in this week's episode, Helen rejoins the charter after taking care of Kelly throughout the night.
    Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The author lists the dirty dozen vegetables and fruits whose notoriety concerns their level of pesticide residues.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
  • This document lists about 750 articles claimed to describe harms caused by mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
    Deborah Fuller, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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  • And who the f--- pierces a 12 year old?
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Enters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enters. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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