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as in penetrates
to go or come in or into
the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution
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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 lists
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 receives
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 enters
Mercury enters Scorpio on November 18 through its retrograde last until the 29 returning us to the ideas of the last Mercury in Scorpio chapter from October 6-29.
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Colin Bedell, Them., 11 Nov. 2025
Gustav is a supporting role with outsized influence in Joachim Trier’s film, about two sisters (Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) whose estranged father re-enters their life after the death of their mother.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The obvious answer is Kendrick Lamar, who enters with nine nods and won five earlier this year.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Using his abilities from the back of the chopper, Hallorann enters a trance, becoming increasingly distressed until his reality is fractured and the sequence cuts between the helicopter in the sky and a dark realm that Hallorann navigates within his own psyche.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Philadelphia enters the game off of its bye week and back at full strength on offense with both star running back Saquon Barkley and star wide receiver AJ Brown, who missed a Week 8 showdown against the New York Giants, on the field.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
And Netanyahu enters the 2026 campaign with several advantages.
—Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
Anderson, a first-team All-County selection last season in flag football, enters a showdown against JSerra on Saturday with a team-leading 136 receptions for 1,308 yards and 15 touchdowns.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Mars enters Sagittarius and your zone of travel and exploration today!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Colin Bedell, Them., 11 Nov. 2025
Gustav is a supporting role with outsized influence in Joachim Trier’s film, about two sisters (Renate Reinsve and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) whose estranged father re-enters their life after the death of their mother.
—Thomas Page, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
The obvious answer is Kendrick Lamar, who enters with nine nods and won five earlier this year.
—Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 11 Nov. 2025
Using his abilities from the back of the chopper, Hallorann enters a trance, becoming increasingly distressed until his reality is fractured and the sequence cuts between the helicopter in the sky and a dark realm that Hallorann navigates within his own psyche.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
Philadelphia enters the game off of its bye week and back at full strength on offense with both star running back Saquon Barkley and star wide receiver AJ Brown, who missed a Week 8 showdown against the New York Giants, on the field.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
And Netanyahu enters the 2026 campaign with several advantages.
—Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
Anderson, a first-team All-County selection last season in flag football, enters a showdown against JSerra on Saturday with a team-leading 136 receptions for 1,308 yards and 15 touchdowns.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Mars enters Sagittarius and your zone of travel and exploration today!
—Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enters
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What starts as a plush gel, lathers into a rich foam that penetrates deep to remove all traces of residue.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
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The oil penetrates your skin quickly and can help soothe dry, irritated skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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Working with DaCosta — who joins Todd Field and Christian Petzold in the roster of visionary directors Hoss has collaborated with — was another transformative experience.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the grander scheme, Big Pete joins his family across North Carolina to protect the grandmother tree.—
Khadejeh Nikouyeh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Milwaukee ForgeTech lists Phillip Prange, of Waukesha, as its registered agent.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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As of today's writing, the Bureau of Prisons website lists Combs' release date as May 8, 2028, which suggests he may be let out early for good behavior.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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The original Gremlins, directed by Joe Dante, told of a young man who receives a unique cute and furry creature as a present from his father and who names it Gizmo.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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The horror-comedy follows a boy named Billy who receives a cute, furry creature called a Mogwai as a pet.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Yeah, accesses that lead to substance abuse, but there’s also access in terms of … there’s a world in which doors open.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Some have wondered whether the site accesses X social media posts, while others have suggested that some articles copy Wikipedia entries word-for-word.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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After a peaceful 9-mile journey, Hart Prairie rejoins 180.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Smith rejoins the Commanders after spending time with two other teams.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to Tarrant County Medical Examiners records, the cause of death was complications resulting from dehydration and malnutrition.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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Assign a launch owner who keeps track of edits, examines important charts, and records incidents.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her infectious laugh regularly pierces the newsroom noise.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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But the show's greatest asset is its stars, whose endearing real-life friendship pierces through the play’s inherent despair.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Enters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enters. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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