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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3
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
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
All that green fire should keep the kids entertained, but don’t expect this spell to outlast the closing credits.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Newsmax licenses another show that entertained election conspiracies, the Howie Carr Show; its employees are not involved in their production, the lawyers added.
—Maddy Lauria, NPR, 22 Mar. 2025
Keeping kids entertained and off their devices can be as easy as planning activity time, including solo craft activities and family board games.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
Last Monday, Mandal entertained 1,500 salespeople in NYC, a short drive from his home in NJ.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Offering them plenty of toys and activities away from your bedroom will also help keep them entertained.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Time and again the Outdoor Life Girl was entertained in the homes of ranch families.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
At Willows, California, she was entertained at a local duck club and invited to go along on a duck shoot.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Chattanooga, Tennessee Equal parts city escape and nature retreat, Chattanooga offers tons of activities to keep your group entertained, plus great food and plenty of art.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
All that green fire should keep the kids entertained, but don’t expect this spell to outlast the closing credits.
—Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Newsmax licenses another show that entertained election conspiracies, the Howie Carr Show; its employees are not involved in their production, the lawyers added.
—Maddy Lauria, NPR, 22 Mar. 2025
Keeping kids entertained and off their devices can be as easy as planning activity time, including solo craft activities and family board games.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
Last Monday, Mandal entertained 1,500 salespeople in NYC, a short drive from his home in NJ.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
Offering them plenty of toys and activities away from your bedroom will also help keep them entertained.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Time and again the Outdoor Life Girl was entertained in the homes of ranch families.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
At Willows, California, she was entertained at a local duck club and invited to go along on a duck shoot.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertained
Verb
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But everyone seemed amused by the goal.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Though Lane seemed unfazed (and amused, honestly), CBS Mornings viewers weren’t all on board.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But yes, that was cold-blooded to Dickson, who clearly had a crush on her.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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Musk had a prominent seat in the House gallery near the First Lady, even as some Democratic lawmakers brought guests who were directly impacted by his DOGE initiatives, including fired federal workers and others who have felt the effects of a government funding freeze.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Milik, however, can’t even be considered a ghost.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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And everybody else is after those same 15 or so linemen in the draft who are considered guys that can become starters.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Ensign said the Department of Homeland Security is complying with the law during deportations, and people could file challenges individually in Texas, where they were held before being sent to El Salvador.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The couple married on July 25, 2020, and held their wedding celebration on July 9, 2022, at MSU’s Breslin Student Events Center, where the basketball team plays.—
Alexandra Hurtado,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Cooper, however, barely contemplated leaving him at home and that, perhaps more than anything, summed up the bond between manager and player.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Armstead, who contemplated retirement after last season, has a $22 million salary cap hit next season and the Dolphins would probably prefer to develop Paul, their second-round pick.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Producers hold onto their rights and their IP and the value from our spend is retained in the UK, not across the Atlantic.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2025
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Leicester have retained their former men’s training ground, Belvoir Drive, just outside the city centre, which is situated in a housing estate, and there is so far no information on the Land Registry of a sale.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Yet, for Howe, the image below will be cherished forever.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Despite the unprecedented challenges, Columbia University will remain a place where the pursuit of knowledge is cherished and fiercely protected, where the rule of law and due process is respected and never taken for granted, and where all members of our community are valued and able to thrive.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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His worth as a franchise QB has been questioned since the Cardinals took him with the first pick of the 2019 draft.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Arrest warrant questioned Many law experts question the validity of the warrant, which specified that certain key provisions of South Korea's Criminal Procedure Act should be excluded, which meant the police could search the military and government-classified presidential residence.—
Joohee Cho,
ABC News,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Entertained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertained. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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