as in tempted
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
every commercial seemed to be for some tempting snack specifically designed to entice me from my diet
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Recent Examples of enticed
Africa’s leading banking groups are targeting DR Congo, enticed by one of the continent’s fastest-growing economies and the promise of a lucrative mining sector, despite the ongoing conflict in the country’s east.
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Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Miami should have purged the roster even more, shipping off starters for draft picks, but apparently none of the bids enticed Ross and his minions, who are the individuals really calling the shots now.
—Omar Kelly
november 4, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
While a dog can be bribed with a squeaky toy and a pig would surely look at the camera when enticed with a sausage on a stick, cats are known for their admirably self-serving demeanors.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
But she wasn’t enticed by the idea of throwing in the towel and lounging for the rest of her life.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
And, that, my friends, will be the cause of much celebration if he could ever be enticed to perform at, say, the National Theatre, the Royal Court or the Almeida or the Donmar or in the commercial West End.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
In the chain’s most recent earnings call last month, Kempczinski said customers more than doubled their visits after joining the program, enticed by discounts.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The fantastic scripts have enticed such esteemed and exciting talent, led by Daisy and Bella.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
The sparkling candy paint and big rims enticed me.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Miami should have purged the roster even more, shipping off starters for draft picks, but apparently none of the bids enticed Ross and his minions, who are the individuals really calling the shots now.
—Omar Kelly
november 4, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025
While a dog can be bribed with a squeaky toy and a pig would surely look at the camera when enticed with a sausage on a stick, cats are known for their admirably self-serving demeanors.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
But she wasn’t enticed by the idea of throwing in the towel and lounging for the rest of her life.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
And, that, my friends, will be the cause of much celebration if he could ever be enticed to perform at, say, the National Theatre, the Royal Court or the Almeida or the Donmar or in the commercial West End.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
In the chain’s most recent earnings call last month, Kempczinski said customers more than doubled their visits after joining the program, enticed by discounts.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The fantastic scripts have enticed such esteemed and exciting talent, led by Daisy and Bella.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
The sparkling candy paint and big rims enticed me.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticed
Verb
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As temperatures around the state continue to drop, you may be tempted to crank up your thermostat to battle the cold.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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That way, you aren’t tempted to doze on the couch or adult bed with the baby in your arms.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But to be honest, the 20th anniversary, in other people’s hands, would not have lured me back.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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The men were lured into fighting under the pretext of lucrative employment contracts, a statement issued by South Africa’s presidency said.—
Reuters 16 hr ago,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Farrell plays John, the ambitious and chatty servant who is seduced by the mistress of the house (Jessica Chastain), as a nervous bundle of energy who becomes more agonized and frantic over the course of the film.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Countless service members were seduced by the region’s beauty and fair weather and chose to settle here.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Andrew had what was viewed as a cast-iron lease, but was persuaded to abandon it.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The impact of the project on the club’s balance sheet has been pronounced, so much so that Laporta persuaded socios to temporarily suspend article 67 of the club’s statutes, which limits the level of debt Barcelona can carry.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Enticed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticed. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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