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a person who enters something (such as a competition)
Each entrant had to agree to the contest rules. There were thousands of new entrants into the competition.
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Recent Examples of entrant
In the first round, all entrants will compete against a clock and each other to hit the most home runs, with the top four advancing to the semifinals.
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025
Here's what to know about Keith's passion for horses and his Kentucky Derby entrant.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Most entrants are dogs and cats, but other species also are welcome.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Entering the Contest will automatically register entrant at www.people.com if entrant has not already registered.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025
Here's what to know about Keith's passion for horses and his Kentucky Derby entrant.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Most entrants are dogs and cats, but other species also are welcome.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Entering the Contest will automatically register entrant at www.people.com if entrant has not already registered.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrant
Noun
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Accessibility: Facilities and select rooms are wheelchair accessible, including a pool entry lift and accommodations for visual and hearing impairments.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Add the forthcoming Four Seasons Residences, and the property transforms into a lifestyle destination with multiple entry points: short‑stay resort guest, multi‑generational family retreat, or private homeowner with resort service and rental upside.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Costa has not been an active competitor in the UFC.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Another competitor, Volocopter, was headed in a similar direction before being acquired by Diamond Aircraft Industries, a subsidiary of the Chinese Wanfeng Aircraft Division of Wanfeng Auto Holding Group, in March.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
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Now, a new documentary explores whether the contestants, who tried to lose as much weight as possible, were positively or negatively impacted by the competition.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Bananas, who's won the show more than any other player, will return in the upcoming season of the franchise, which will feature seasoned contestants and some rookies.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, also considered a possible candidate on the Democratic sided, issued a staement praising Evers.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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As an all-around athlete who also plays basketball, Whitmore is a prime candidate for a more prominent role.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 July 2025
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One of the top defensive line recruits out of high school three years ago, Woods almost immediately lived up to the hype as a Freshman All-American at Clemson.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Sometimes rural fire departments or hospitals wait months for new recruits to start training because the college can’t afford to run a class for just a couple students.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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“Entrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrant. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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