1
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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2
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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as in amused
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Recent Examples of entertained
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
My daughter isn’t responsible for keeping nephew entertained.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Keeping them well-fed and entertained will also help.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
With its outstanding tennis and pickleball program, renowned surf school, and kids' clubs and beach clubs, there’s no shortage of activities to keep everyone entertained.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
What keeps someone who has way more than anyone should ever have in their lives entertained, and how dangerous can that be?
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
With a little creativity, there are plenty of ways to keep them entertained — all from the comfort of home.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The Beatles great last entertained Chicago in July 2017.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, many in Washington have entertained the notion that Venezuelan oil could ease international energy prices and blunt the Russian war machine.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The Long Walk takes place in a disillusioned America that is entertained by a competition called The Long Walk— a challenge in which 50 teenage boys walk continuously without rest.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
My daughter isn’t responsible for keeping nephew entertained.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Keeping them well-fed and entertained will also help.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
With its outstanding tennis and pickleball program, renowned surf school, and kids' clubs and beach clubs, there’s no shortage of activities to keep everyone entertained.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
What keeps someone who has way more than anyone should ever have in their lives entertained, and how dangerous can that be?
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 9 Sep. 2025
With a little creativity, there are plenty of ways to keep them entertained — all from the comfort of home.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The Beatles great last entertained Chicago in July 2017.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, many in Washington have entertained the notion that Venezuelan oil could ease international energy prices and blunt the Russian war machine.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertained
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TikTok users were quick to react to the unexpected footage, with many amused by the cat's calm and independent demeanor.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Garfield was visibly amused and turned in his seat, physically and metaphorically giving his costars the floor to answer, while Roberts and Edebiri gave Polidoro confused glances.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In her conversation with Interview, Peters pondered whether the next Great American Novelist could be trans.—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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National media and pundits pondered why a team would sell off Alan Pulido a year after signing him to a large extension and not commit to William Agada as the starter, as the two had somewhat similar chance and shot-creation numbers in 2024.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And the new role had a different sort of perk, in the form of compensation.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But Kraft ran Harris over, rumbled to the 7-yard line and two plays later Josh Jacobs had a 2-yard TD run.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Appel also regaled the audience with his strategy that resulted in Springsteen getting on the cover of both Time and Newsweek.—
Caryn Rose,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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That’s his outlet for a passion that began during childhood walks alongside his father, who regaled him with the glory years.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As a junior at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City and vice chair of the Utah Federation of College Republicans, Beesley considered Kirk a hero.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The century-old competition, held every four years, is considered as prestigious as a Michelin star—and many award-winning chefs have earned both.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Conducting compensation negotiations with a team is only one of relevant services contemplated by the SPAC.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The United States seriously contemplated striking North Korea’s Yongbyon reactor in 1993, even drawing up military plans to attack the site with penetrating munitions delivered by stealth bombers.—
VIPIN NARANG,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Canales retained Evero in 2024 with the thought that the defensive coordinator would essentially be the head coach of the defense.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fixed and variable factory labor is carefully managed, with core labor retained full-time and trade labor flexed as needed.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Entertained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertained. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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