as in amusing
providing amusement or enjoyment
a list of entertaining things to do on a snow day
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as in regaling
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
entertain the kids while I go and prepare dinner
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as in considering
to give serious and careful thought to
have you ever entertained the thought that you could be wrong?
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as in having
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 entertaining
Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Summer gives you the ideal excuse to add some color, replace a tired piece, organize your interior, or spruce up your patio in time for outdoor entertaining.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Seleção supporters expected the flowing, entertaining play of Pelé’s era and were subdued before Vinícius evened the score with his spectacular angled effort.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
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Adjective
The visual effects may not wow as much all these years later, but watching the characters morph and come of age is still entertaining.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
Summer gives you the ideal excuse to add some color, replace a tired piece, organize your interior, or spruce up your patio in time for outdoor entertaining.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Verb
The Thyses’ whimsical yard has since been reimagined for entertaining with multiple seating areas, a rebuilt pool, an outdoor kitchen, a covered retreat, a fire pit, new landscaping, stone pavers and lighting.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Seleção supporters expected the flowing, entertaining play of Pelé’s era and were subdued before Vinícius evened the score with his spectacular angled effort.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertaining
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This is amusing but understandable; in an era where commodity fetishism has turned analog, low-budget cinema into something aspirational, Jenkin has made no compromises for accessibility.—
Sam Bodrojan,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
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Regal bontebok were replaced by stout warthogs, whose amusing visages quickly filled my camera roll.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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One morning earlier this week, Thomas Lupo, the president and CEO of the American Wood Column Corporation, was in his office regaling two young entrepreneurs with tales of his 110-year-old family business.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
12 June 2026
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His mind was as sharp as a tack, again regaling us with amazing hockey stories.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The Fort Worth City Council is considering a slate of changes to its development codes to protect residents from the negative effects of data center development while still capturing some economic benefit for the city.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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The traffic of commercial vessels will immediately start, in considering the need for removing the technical and military obstacles and demining by the Islamic Republic of Iran, will be instated within 30 days.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
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And director Spike Lee was having the time of his life on top of a bus.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The decision set new limits on federal prosecution of gun owners who are targeted simply for having a history of drug use.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Watching teams and players decide when to challenge and when not to has been fun, and keeping track of who’s good at it has been entertaining, as well.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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That was a fun one, with both teams staying aggressive throughout the match.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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Companies routinely spend years debating acquisitions, factory investments, and technology platforms.—
Phil Lodico,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Americans are debating whether love requires affirmation or honesty.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Canada is now tied with Switzerland atop Group B, with both teams holding four points after two matches.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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There are also the remnants of a statue thought to be of Silvanus, the Roman god of the countryside, holding a small animal in one hand and a basket adorned with birds in another.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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That has prompted accusations by some fans that the organizer is prioritizing profits over creating an enjoyable and accessible experience for people from all over the world.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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Exercise and training is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects for many around the globe.—
David Hoffman,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Entertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertaining. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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