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
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.
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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
The sight of Morro Rock has greeted countless visitors to this part of California’s Central Coast for centuries, from the European explorers who came to the area enticed by its calm waters, to the modern-day surfers who ride the swells that break outside the bay.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
As many other countries clamp down on the super-rich, Italy has been bucking the trend; its accommodative flat-tax regime has enticed hordes of big spenders drawn to luxury living and Milan's increasingly bustling business scene.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Consider Dubai, a dynamic playground that draws thousands of millionaires each year, enticed by its unmatched digital infrastructure and lavish lifestyle offerings.
—Murad Salikhov, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The off-price sector’s ability to provide quality products at below-market prices has long enticed consumers, but that strategy could become more of a boon as shoppers fret over their wallets and traditional retail prepares to raise prices.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
Quarterbacks coach Collin Klein watched Howard’s film and was enticed by his size, athleticism and upside.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
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
The sight of Morro Rock has greeted countless visitors to this part of California’s Central Coast for centuries, from the European explorers who came to the area enticed by its calm waters, to the modern-day surfers who ride the swells that break outside the bay.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
As many other countries clamp down on the super-rich, Italy has been bucking the trend; its accommodative flat-tax regime has enticed hordes of big spenders drawn to luxury living and Milan's increasingly bustling business scene.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Consider Dubai, a dynamic playground that draws thousands of millionaires each year, enticed by its unmatched digital infrastructure and lavish lifestyle offerings.
—Murad Salikhov, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The off-price sector’s ability to provide quality products at below-market prices has long enticed consumers, but that strategy could become more of a boon as shoppers fret over their wallets and traditional retail prepares to raise prices.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
Quarterbacks coach Collin Klein watched Howard’s film and was enticed by his size, athleticism and upside.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticed
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You may be tempted to peel away fruit and vegetable skins, but those outer layers are packed with nutrients, fiber, and flavor.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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So, while you might be tempted to store the mower after dealing with seasonal tasks like composting annuals and harvesting your garden, remember to keep mowing your grass as needed.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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But after arriving to the property, she’s lured into a desperate scavenger hunt down a perilous rabbit hole.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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Amid the hangover of the 0-4 start, students shuffled out their dorms, lured by free food and faint promise of school spirit at the Rose Bowl.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Janet and Brad are put in separate rooms and both are seduced in the night by a shape-shifting Frank – in Janet's case, losing her virginity.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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These two energies seduced me to find womxn who, through their artistic work, were open to rebellious acts such as publishing art books on essential topics.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Engels persuaded the skeptical Marx that the working class was history’s true engine.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Bivins would end up betraying Villar when FBI agents persuaded him to call the roofer on July 15, 2024, on their burner cellphones.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Enticed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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