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
David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Indeed, the newness of ABS has led to some confusion, which has already yielded some very entertaining results.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
An open-plan layout invites easy indoor-outdoor living and entertaining throughout the home, which boasts mountain and ocean views.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Gus was so funny and entertaining and lived life to the fullest.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Indeed, the newness of ABS has led to some confusion, which has already yielded some very entertaining results.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Turn leftover ham into a cute and delicious appetizer for entertaining made easy.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
An open-plan layout invites easy indoor-outdoor living and entertaining throughout the home, which boasts mountain and ocean views.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertaining
Adjective
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That his hand version of Rocky could climb onto Gosling, and interact with the actor more directly, allowed for an amusing rapport to develop instantly between them.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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But Flynn also oozes sniveling self-righteousness while hotly defending and petitioning for childhood innocence (amusing hints emerge that the daughter is a somewhat lazy and dim underachiever).—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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Tony drove us around one afternoon, regaling us with stories about Fogo’s history.—
Akash Kapur,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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Robbie is at her finest when regaling Charli XCX or Jessie Ware and her mom about her clubbing days.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2026
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Those that may be considering a merger, or those involved in consolidation or more complex ownership and governance arrangements should take note of these changes and seek the guidance of qualified counsel.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The parties involved in the deal have since been looking for ways to move forward with the sale, including considering plans to add a Chinese investor to the consortium.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In addition to having those 14 months taken off his overall sentence, Combs is also likely eligible for a reduction in his sentence under the First Step Act and by participating in a drug rehabilitation program.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In short, having patrons pump their own gas allowed gas stations to remain competitive.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Your 5th House of Euphoria welcomes in the flighty Moon, which makes this a time for fun experimentation rather than tedious drudgery.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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When the 75 minutes are up, the chefs head to the water park for some R&R, and sure, this is sponcon, but also, that place seems fun as hell.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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Now lawmakers are eyeing more regulations and debating how to balance both the state’s clean energy goals with the economic benefits data centers bring.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Buc-ee’s customers are debating a new policy requiring card payments at the pump.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Simply holding the mandolin had transported me back fifty years.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Min Aung Hlaing, who had attained the rank of senior general, last week relinquished his post of commander-in-chief because the constitution prohibits the president from simultaneously holding the top military position.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Big Tech lawsuits, such as the one coming out of California, shift blame away from guardians to tech companies who are simply making their products maximally enjoyable.—
Maggie Anders,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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But there is something enjoyable — again, exciting — about this kind of showing off.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Entertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertaining. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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