ENTERS (INTO OR UPON) Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

enters (into or upon)

verb

present tense third-person singular of enter (into or upon)

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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Whereas 20 years ago, banks began recruiting for summer interns in the spring, today the process begins two years ahead of time.

— Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Thirty years later, after his neighbor’s son, Mitch Diller (Aaron Holliday), is involved in a devastating motorcycle crash, Tom begins to believe his brother’s spirit may have returned.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of begins

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With a fury inside him, Garfield unleashes violence against them and commences the rebellion.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026
The Genesis Scottish Open commences this week at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland, as a significant co-sanctioned DP World Tour and PGA Tour event offering a $9 million purse.

— Zach Schenfisch, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of commences

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Abel opens the wallet Berkshire Hathaway’s CEO Greg Abel, who took over from Buffett at the start of the year, appears determined to put the record cash hoard amassed by Warren Buffett to work on buybacks and stock purchases.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
This is strong energy for teaching, writing, planning a trip, or sharing a perspective that opens the room.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

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