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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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2
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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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
Once the wind enters the open valley, the velocity decreases, and the grains are deposited.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
The artist then enters her own home, before quickly exiting to encounter a flurry of paparazzi and reporters asking her about the breakup.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The federal government shutdown enters its 21st day – headed toward its fourth week – as Democrats and Republicans remain bitterly divided over how to resolve rising health care costs.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
As the stalemate enters its 21st day, both parties face mounting pressure to resolve the gridlock, with hundreds of thousands of government workers still furloughed.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Then Mercury enters Sagittarius on October 29 until November 19 and then back again December 11 until January 1 because of Mercury Retrograde which begins on November 9.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 21 Oct. 2025
As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, some Americans are worried about the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025
As the Miami Heat enters its 38th season in franchise history, center Bam Adebayo and coach Erik Spoelstra enter their ninth consecutive season together.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
The violence eventually enters the apartment when Rezvan’s free-spirited college friend, Safdaf (Niousha Akhshi), gets hit in the face by buckshot at a demonstration, leaving her disfigured and possibly blind in one eye.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
The artist then enters her own home, before quickly exiting to encounter a flurry of paparazzi and reporters asking her about the breakup.
—Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The federal government shutdown enters its 21st day – headed toward its fourth week – as Democrats and Republicans remain bitterly divided over how to resolve rising health care costs.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
As the stalemate enters its 21st day, both parties face mounting pressure to resolve the gridlock, with hundreds of thousands of government workers still furloughed.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Then Mercury enters Sagittarius on October 29 until November 19 and then back again December 11 until January 1 because of Mercury Retrograde which begins on November 9.
—Colin Bedell, Them., 21 Oct. 2025
As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, some Americans are worried about the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2025
As the Miami Heat enters its 38th season in franchise history, center Bam Adebayo and coach Erik Spoelstra enter their ninth consecutive season together.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
The violence eventually enters the apartment when Rezvan’s free-spirited college friend, Safdaf (Niousha Akhshi), gets hit in the face by buckshot at a demonstration, leaving her disfigured and possibly blind in one eye.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 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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Seth Rogen joins the cast as Rabbi Neil, a progressive rabbi who offers Noah a position at his ultra-modern congregation, Ahava.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Jordan joins previous American Cinematheque Award winners like Spike Lee, Ryan Reynolds, Reese Witherspoon, Ridley Scott, Amy Adams, Helen Mirren and, last year, Jessica Chastain.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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After creating an account, eBirders can log on at any time to submit a checklist that records location, time, date and a list of birds observed.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Court records state that on June 4, 2024, X suspended Plummer’s original account for violating its rules against violent speech.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Despite interest at the start of filming, and in some cases A-list backers, none of these films have secured a deal with a major studio or streamer, which is uncommon when a title receives buzz overseas.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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The legislation was passed in the wake of concerns that TikTok accesses personal information on Americans.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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In healthcare, if a clinician normally accesses patient records during clinic hours on a secure device, an attempt at midnight from an unknown device would prompt verification or termination of the session.—
Pulak De,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 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
Verb
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Wikipedia lists 101 college football rivalry games that include some kind of trophy.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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SeatGeek, another resale ticket site, lists upper level seats for $189 and lower level seats for $112.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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