enticed

past tense of entice

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of enticed Anyone with a console can watch it, which enticed the comedian. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026 While Bryan the Medical Courier may not be a marquee attraction, Abrams plays his bumbling so hilariously yet relatably that some kids may be enticed. — Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026 Once inside the warehouse, shoppers tend to linger, enticed by a potent cocktail of comforting routine, retail adrenaline and cheap eats. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2026 Despite Congress-approve funding that's already on the table, center officials last weekend again underscored the need to honor Trump so that he might be enticed to lead additional efforts at raising money and oversee the renovation. — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026 The country is one of Europe’s quickest growing AI markets, and major AI and big tech corporations such as Microsoft and TikTok have already pledged billions in investments into Finland, enticed by its growing role in Europe’s AI economy. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026 Rashford enticed the Ukrainian, then drove past him on the outside, further beating Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in the area, forcing James Tarkowski to slide in to concede a corner. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Patients who did not need end-of-life care were then either fraudulently placed on it or enticed into it. — John Fund, Oc Register, 8 Sep. 2026 Ryninks was delighted to have enticed such a high calibre of Welsh talent aboard this small indie. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticed
Verb
  • Male guests might be tempted by their ‘Southern Gentleman’ package.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Yet, C-suites are increasingly tempted (or worse, financially compelled) to govern purely by digital indicators.
    — David Farbman, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Other recent charges have alleged that hundreds of investors were lured in by claims private fund advisers could grant them access to companies including Anduril, Anthropic, Perplexity, and others as valuations have skyrocketed.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Read full review The property’s lush serenity and peerless privacy has lured its share of celebrity guests (Julia Roberts, the Obamas) to this dramatic jungle setting.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • If Gayle Newland had been a cis man who had seduced Miss X by pretending to be Kye Fortune, the case would have fallen outside the McNally principle, and Miss X would have had very little chance of having her complaint heard.
    — S. C. Cornell, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Many have taken up such invitations, seduced by the island’s stress-free, go-slow rhythm.
    — Michelle Jana Chan, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The scammers effectively isolated her and persuaded her not to communicate with anyone who might have interrupted the scheme.
    — Angela Ramos, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In other business, Planning and Development Director Tom Cherry persuaded the RDC to postpone seeking bids for demolition of the former Garyton School, a costly endeavor.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Enticed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticed. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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