as in amused
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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
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Masterpiece and Paramount’s UK network 5 are returning to the Scottish Highlands that entertained British audiences at the turn of this millennium.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Big bands entertained big crowds at fancy parties.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Banks entertained the idea of studying zoology.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Both Brunson and Moore have not only entertained but have also paved the way for future generations of creators, particularly women, to be lead players in the television industry.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
For the first 45 minutes of the celebration, the Alina Celeste Mi Amigo Hamlet duo entertained the youngsters.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
What feels like the perfect day to you—relaxing on the beach, museum-hopping—might not keep your 4-year-old entertained for long.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
So even as the Nazi regime was radicalizing through the 1930s and committing horrific violence, the German population was still laughing and being entertained.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 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
Top clients were entertained at the Royal Mansour and La Mamounia—two famously luxe hotels in the city considered to be the best of the best.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Masterpiece and Paramount’s UK network 5 are returning to the Scottish Highlands that entertained British audiences at the turn of this millennium.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Big bands entertained big crowds at fancy parties.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Banks entertained the idea of studying zoology.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Both Brunson and Moore have not only entertained but have also paved the way for future generations of creators, particularly women, to be lead players in the television industry.
—William Earl, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
For the first 45 minutes of the celebration, the Alina Celeste Mi Amigo Hamlet duo entertained the youngsters.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
What feels like the perfect day to you—relaxing on the beach, museum-hopping—might not keep your 4-year-old entertained for long.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
So even as the Nazi regime was radicalizing through the 1930s and committing horrific violence, the German population was still laughing and being entertained.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertained
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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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Locals who once regaled her with tales of her dad’s triumphs with Umea speak of his exploits in Manchester.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Dmitry Bakanov, the general director of Roscosmos, regaled Putin with a list of Russia’s recent accomplishments in the space sector.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 Apr. 2026
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The philosopher Biggie Smalls once pondered the nature of dangerously escalating rivalries.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Standing alone in a Swedish laundromat, Alfie Whiteman set a 10-second timer on his camera and pondered what to do next.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Lions had 42 varsity players this year, including 22 girls.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The junior right-hander finally had some breathing room.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 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
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But they're now considered the it guests at various events, with even fellow celebrities fawning over them.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The building where the fire broke out has 107 housing code violations, including 39 that are considered immediately hazardous, building records show.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
5 May 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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That 2019 plan contemplated the possibility of an entire network run on electricity through overhead wires.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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Just the opposite, it’s been contemplated at a deeper level.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Entertained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertained. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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