as in begins
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 enters (into or upon)
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On the plane, Dick clutches the slingshot and begins sweating and muttering to himself before becoming unresponsive.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025 -
Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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The home’s spa-like wellness wing, which includes a gym, sauna, contrast therapy, and massage room, was a major selling point for a guy whose day starts only after a cold plunge, weightlifting, and cardio.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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The magnifying glass is on every team, who starts to fold now that the stakes are higher?—
Jordan Mendoza,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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So commences a night of harrowing encounters and trauma both physical and mental, starting with Ron and Mike’s trip to meet Oliver at a bar after one of his shows.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Just last week, the Facchino Family began demolishing structures at its 13-acre property at 1655 Berryessa Road before construction commences on a new mixed-income neighborhood near the BART Station.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Unlike flip-style Razr models, this device opens outward into a tablet-like form factor built for productivity and immersive media.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Season 10 opens in the shadow of a devastating explosion, with the women left to pick up the pieces.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Enters (into or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enters%20%28into%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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