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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
Final phase of Vail Pass construction underway Further west, construction is also resuming on Vail Pass as CDOT enters the final phase of a multi-year improvement project.
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Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Season 2 enters the year with similar ambitions.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
My daughter enters the kitchen and stands there listlessly.
—Jean Garnett, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
There are hopes for a postseason push in 2027, when Bedard enters his fourth NHL season, but general manager Kyle Davidson may be pumping the brakes — for now.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
City trails Arsenal by six points but have a game in hand, and victory would cut the gap while ramping up the pressure as the race enters its decisive phase.
—Reuters, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
By the time money enters the picture, the emotional bond may already feel strong.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
That is, until Kara Young enters.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
People across the United States are making their opinions known, as the war in Iran enters its seventh week, and perhaps none more so than military members.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 14 Apr. 2026
Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Season 2 enters the year with similar ambitions.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Apr. 2026
My daughter enters the kitchen and stands there listlessly.
—Jean Garnett, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
There are hopes for a postseason push in 2027, when Bedard enters his fourth NHL season, but general manager Kyle Davidson may be pumping the brakes — for now.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
City trails Arsenal by six points but have a game in hand, and victory would cut the gap while ramping up the pressure as the race enters its decisive phase.
—Reuters, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
By the time money enters the picture, the emotional bond may already feel strong.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
That is, until Kara Young enters.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
People across the United States are making their opinions known, as the war in Iran enters its seventh week, and perhaps none more so than military members.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enters
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For most mammals, water quickly penetrates wet fur and directly contacts the skin, eliminating the coat’s key benefit.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
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Why Oven Temperature Matters For Baked Potatoes Oven temperature determines how heat penetrates the potato, affecting how the starches inside gelatinize and soften.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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According to Dillon Amaya, a research scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a climate cycle that is a precursor to El Niño now joins the distinct California marine heat wave with a far bigger area of unusually hot ocean waters that extends all the way to Indonesia.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Hayley Williams, the frontwoman from the aforementioned Paramore, joins Andrews for the emotional acoustic break-up song that builds to a dramatic finish.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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The state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Forest Fire Danger Report lists wildfire danger as high or moderate for much of the state.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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The website lists 108 funds across 17 units.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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That's a big gap between what Burns receives from Social Security.—
Bo Evans,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The appliances are all stainless steel while the breakfast area, which has ample space for a large table, is close to the slider that accesses the large rear deck.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Greg takes Tommy’s advice and finally accesses his inner Rooster.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Don’t be surprised if that continues at Virginia Tech, where Reynolds rejoins head coach James Franklin, position coach Ty Howle and quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, among others.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Evelyn Hildebrand rejoins the board after a tumultuous 2016 election season, during which she was denied her seat over her personal property tax debt status and then appealed to a Jackson County court.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Successive teams leave plaques and badges on a wall that records their passage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The film not only records this injustice but also illustrates the possibility of friendship across divides, delivering a poignant exploration of the occupation.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Its 1959 Googie-style sign pierces the sky, a beacon of hope for weary road-trippers cruising this achingly lonely stretch of highway.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Lower the heat to medium-high and cook, gently stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent and a paring knife easily pierces a potato, about 15 minutes.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Enters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enters. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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