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
That allegedly enticed consumers to spend more to purchase the new devices.
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Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
This plan includes guest worker programs, clear pathways for immigrants and their families who are here seeking to make a better life for their families and who were enticed to come here by the prior federal administration.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Sending humans out past the moon for the first time in more than half a century enticed nearly 350,000 people to descend on the Space Coast for the Artemis II mission that launched from Kennedy Space Center.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
It was billed as a conference of all opposition parties but media reports suggested that Obi, who remains popular with young voters and in the southeast, could be enticed out of the pact to run on a distinct platform.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
California’s fertile farm fields once enticed thousands of Dust Bowl refugees fleeing along Route 66 during the Great Depression.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
And we were really never enticed to do it.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
They are drawn in by the possibility of an exciting pull—similar to how a bettor might be enticed by a long-shot parlay translating to big winnings.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In addition to the immediate employment boost for tradespeople—including construction workers, electricians, and plumbers—local governments have been enticed by the impressive tax revenues on offer.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
This plan includes guest worker programs, clear pathways for immigrants and their families who are here seeking to make a better life for their families and who were enticed to come here by the prior federal administration.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Sending humans out past the moon for the first time in more than half a century enticed nearly 350,000 people to descend on the Space Coast for the Artemis II mission that launched from Kennedy Space Center.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
It was billed as a conference of all opposition parties but media reports suggested that Obi, who remains popular with young voters and in the southeast, could be enticed out of the pact to run on a distinct platform.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 27 Apr. 2026
California’s fertile farm fields once enticed thousands of Dust Bowl refugees fleeing along Route 66 during the Great Depression.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
And we were really never enticed to do it.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
They are drawn in by the possibility of an exciting pull—similar to how a bettor might be enticed by a long-shot parlay translating to big winnings.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In addition to the immediate employment boost for tradespeople—including construction workers, electricians, and plumbers—local governments have been enticed by the impressive tax revenues on offer.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticed
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While you may be tempted to blame other animals such as opossums or snakes, or even coyotes for making holes or burrows in your yard, these creatures are more likely to use existing animal holes for their dens.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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But a remarkable number of Americans are tempted by that departure terminal barstool as well, regardless of what the clocks say.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Cox’s death came four days after that of fellow Atlanta icon Ted Turner, who as owner of Braves lured Cox back to the team in 1990.—
Charles Odum,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The prosecution argued that Bryant had encountered Morales before and likely followed her from the Sterling Glen Apartments, then either lured her with his badge or forced her into his truck before killing her and leaving her body in the woods.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Onscreen, Andy was being seduced by a heavily jawed man with blond hair.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Every summer, stylish crowds congregate along France’s southeastern shores, seduced by the glamorous promise of the French Riviera, spending their days sipping overpriced cocktails at the high-end resorts that line its sandy beaches as if plucked straight from a Slim Aarons photo.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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That performance persuaded Combs to run Dust Commander 15 days later in the 1 1/8-mile Blue Grass Stakes.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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From there, partiers mingle in the lobby, pose for photographs on a red carpet, and search out any celebrities who have been persuaded to show up.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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