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.
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Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Stairs connect this deck to the pool area, which is an ideal arrangement for entertaining.
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James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
14 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.
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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.
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Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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The Season’s characters, entertaining in their obnoxiously wealthy and drama-prone ways but not exactly dimensional, simply aren’t built for close scrutiny.
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Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
Stairs connect this deck to the pool area, which is an ideal arrangement for entertaining.
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James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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The closest the visually drab movie comes to excitement is the introduction of an amusing if underused Jason Momoa as Lobo, an immortal bounty hunter who looks like a heavy-metal god (or maybe a lost member of Kiss), chomping on a fat cigar and roaring around on his flying motorcycle.
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Mighty Real includes an amusing anecdote about trying to finagle an interview with New Order’s Bernard Sumner in the early ’80s when bassist Peter Hook busts in and shows you his uncut willie.
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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.
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His mind was as sharp as a tack, again regaling us with amazing hockey stories.
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Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd said Minnesota was considering selecting Duke wing Isaiah Evans with the 28th pick in this week’s NBA Draft, prior to the Wolves sliding back five selections due to the Julius Randle trade.
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That’s key considering the film’s hard-to-classify nature, in which Early, first of all playing a woman, portrays an aspiring food influencer and content creator who is struggling with an eating disorder.
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And director Spike Lee was having the time of his life on top of a bus.
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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.
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The electric blue shade adds such a fun pop of color to a summer wardrobe, instantly brightening up basics like white jeans, denim shorts, or neutral trousers.
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Gemini May 21 – June 20 A fun idea may need a clearer price tag.
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Companies routinely spend years debating acquisitions, factory investments, and technology platforms.
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Americans are debating whether love requires affirmation or honesty.
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Canada is now tied with Switzerland atop Group B, with both teams holding four points after two matches.
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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.
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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.
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Exercise and training is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects for many around the globe.
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“Entertaining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertaining. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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