as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
a series of counseling sessions intended to help young couples about to enter into the trials and tribulations of marriage
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enter (into or upon)
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The Girl Scout Cookie season began on Jan. 7 and typically runs through April, which means Thin Mints and other classics are still available for purchase.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025 -
More strange phenomena begins happening at sea, leading her to realize an underwater presence is about to upset the fragile balance between human and nature.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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Residents interested in gardening can register for a community garden plot starting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 18.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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The plan was to slide P.J. Washington to small forward, play Davis at power forward and start either Daniel Gafford or Dereck Lively II at center.—
Christian Clark,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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There are plenty of reasons for optimism with the Patriots including new coach Mike Vrabel and the roster rebuild that could soon commence as a result of the Pats having more cap space than any other team.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The deal commences with Lionsgate’s 2026 theatrical releases and also includes the studio’s 2025 slate and a commitment for licensing library movies and TV.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2025
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The tool can be accessed by opening this link in Chrome.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
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Moffet opened Stagioni in 2014 in the historic villa.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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This delicious stuff is ridiculously hard to get off.—
Dwight Garner,
Saveur,
19 Feb. 2025
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Kuzmenko got off on the right foot in the Flyers’ 3-2 win over Pittsburgh with an assist on his first shift and a couple of nifty setups, while Pelletier hasn’t yet played due to the immigration process.—
Kevin Kurz,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Russia has launched its single largest drone strike against Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukrainian authorities say.—
Joe Edwards,
Newsweek,
23 Feb. 2025
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But according to the Athletic, Stake left the U.K. market entirely in Feb. 2025 after the country’s Gambling Commission launched an investigation into Stake’s advertising practices.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Enter (into or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enter%20%28into%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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