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as in regaled
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
entertain the kids while I go and prepare dinner
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as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
have you ever entertained the thought that you could be wrong?
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as in had
to keep in one's mind or heart
I don't entertain the hope of ever getting a girl like that to go out with me
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Recent Examples of entertained
Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
The couple reportedly entertained famous friends there.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer or editor reveals what’s keeping them entertained.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Shower attendees, including Disick and Chyna's sister Dejah, took pictures in a photo booth, decorated infant onesies and were entertained by a belly dancer.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Looking for a fun and affordable way to keep your little one entertained this summer?
—Robin Westen, Parents, 21 May 2026
Between the indoor water parks, arcades, and arts and crafts, they’re designed for keeping bundles of energy entertained…both kids and kids at heart.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
But in the mean time, this spacecraft has been keeping us entertained.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 20 May 2026
Musical performances, juggling and free summer lunches will be offered at the Ramona Community Library to keep kids busy and entertained this summer.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Adjective
Tech Accessory Organizer Untangling a ball of cords can kill time on a long travel day, but there are far better ways to stay entertained.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
Turn mealtime into braintime with this interactive puzzle toy that keeps dogs engaged, entertained and mentally stimulated.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 25 May 2026
The couple reportedly entertained famous friends there.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Welcome back to The Daily’s Sunday culture edition, in which one Atlantic writer or editor reveals what’s keeping them entertained.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
Shower attendees, including Disick and Chyna's sister Dejah, took pictures in a photo booth, decorated infant onesies and were entertained by a belly dancer.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Looking for a fun and affordable way to keep your little one entertained this summer?
—Robin Westen, Parents, 21 May 2026
Between the indoor water parks, arcades, and arts and crafts, they’re designed for keeping bundles of energy entertained…both kids and kids at heart.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
But in the mean time, this spacecraft has been keeping us entertained.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 20 May 2026
Musical performances, juggling and free summer lunches will be offered at the Ramona Community Library to keep kids busy and entertained this summer.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertained
Adjective
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Her amused, introspective grace juggling a vast cast of (wonderful) characters and (fascinating) relationships means the true story at the center here ends up playing second fiddle.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Obama’s staff would look less amused a few weeks later, as their boss hosted President-elect Trump at the White House.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The excitement continued with a visit from none other than Indiana Jones played by Choco Clotfelter, who regaled the students with tales of the railroads, travel, and the founding of the Del Mar Fair.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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Now regaled to one wall, the kitchen boasts even more counter space, as well as overhead cabinetry and an adjacent eating nook.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
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Board member Michael Milani pondered failed efforts to attract corporate headquarters and office spaces to the I-80 corridor, saying the village likely needed to establish a new identity for the area amid the post-COVID-19 surge in people working from home.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Democrats for years pondered using regulatory pressure to silence purveyors of right-wing talk radio, including the late Rush Limbaugh.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
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But as of Tuesday evening, Wasserman Schultz’s opponents had yet to agree on who should carry that torch.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Still, there are pleasures to be had in the slow build and, as Con and Doane have found, in the comfort of lives lived in just the particular way these men have decided to live them.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Indeed, Coachella’s other two headliners, Bad Bunny and Blackpink, put on elaborate main-stage spectacles over the weekend that by most accounts left fans feeling both stimulated and satisfied.—
Vanessa Franko,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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When your capillaries expand, the surrounding nerves become stimulated and send messages to the brain, which reads the sensation as itching.—
Fara Rosenzweig,
Outside,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The author could herself be considered predatorial, having written her own children in as the books’ protagonists, saddling them with a strange kind of fame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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However, the report noted that all 10 cities were still considered more affordable than Los Angeles, with some by a wide margin.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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Setting the table Regional leaders contemplated that very possibility before the West Sacramento minor league park was ever built.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Senate Republicans briefly contemplated a measure that would have provided a billion dollars to bolster ballroom security, but that provision has since been dropped from a larger GOP bill.—
Arden Farhi,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Entertained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertained. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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