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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
To Dahl, locked into a set of beliefs no appeal to emotion or reason can dislodge, entrants from the outside world look more like monsters than like people.
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The Big Ten has nine entrants, the Big 12 eight.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
While deliveries by existing drivers fell sharply in Seattle, new entrants arrived.
—Andrew Garin, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The shop features contemporary styles rooted in Japanese aesthetics, highlighting how even newer entrants nod to the signature visual language of Kojima denim while reaching for broader appeal.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
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Daniel D'addario, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
The Big Ten has nine entrants, the Big 12 eight.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
While deliveries by existing drivers fell sharply in Seattle, new entrants arrived.
—Andrew Garin, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
The shop features contemporary styles rooted in Japanese aesthetics, highlighting how even newer entrants nod to the signature visual language of Kojima denim while reaching for broader appeal.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrant
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Free entry; unlimited inflatables wristbands and activity cards cost $8 at city community centers and at the event.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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After the entry of a preliminary approval order, notice and settlement forms will be mailed to class members within 10 days.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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In the first episode’s Elimination Challenge‚ which was focused on North Carolina’s state vegetable, sweet potatoes — Cochran cooked up a pork loin in the kitchen at La Belle Helene that wasn’t quite cooked through, landing her in the bottom three competitors.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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The criticism has only grown louder during the build to WrestleMania 42, with her feud against Ripley drawing significant attention due to the level of both competitors involved.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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During the call, the producers reminded the contestants that they are bound by their one-year contracts.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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Martinez entered our lives back in 2012 as a contestant on season 3 of The Voice.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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Stand With Crypto, the advocacy group that helped shepherd pro-cryptocurrency candidates into Congress last election cycle, is making its first foray into this year’s midterms.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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There are 10 candidates in the contest, eight Democrats and two Republicans.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The agency waived age limits for new recruits, relaxed its vetting process, and decreased the training period for incoming officers.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Large protests create massive audiences and national media attention, allowing smaller ideological movements to spread their messaging, recruit activists and build momentum for campaigns that extend well beyond a single day of demonstrations.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Entrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrant. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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