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as in penetrated
to go or come in or into
the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution
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as in joined
to become a member of
patriotic young men and women entering the armed services debutantes entering society
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as in recorded
to put (someone or something) on a list
new voters fill out a form and elections officials enter their names into the database
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as in received
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
the club enters only five new members a year
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Recent Examples of entered
After Purdy left the game, backup Joshua Dobbs entered and scored a rushing touchdown.
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Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
The track entered 11 different year-end lists.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Back in January of 2022, the Pittsburgh Steelers entered the postseason at an inflection point in the franchise’s history, with one era ending and another beginning.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
The Buccaneers entered Week 12 on a four-game losing streak.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Or was this a loss in a transaction entered into with an aim of profit?
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In April, Cramer entered a not guilty plea in the homicide case.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Wide receiver Tyler Morris, who caught a touchdown against Alabama in the Rose Bowl, also entered the portal and hasn’t been mentioned among the wide receivers practicing for the bowl game.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
At noon Marshall Ratliff, Henry Helms, Robert Hill and Louis Davis entered the First National Bank of Cisco with guns drawn.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
The track entered 11 different year-end lists.
—Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Back in January of 2022, the Pittsburgh Steelers entered the postseason at an inflection point in the franchise’s history, with one era ending and another beginning.
—Mike Defabo, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
The Buccaneers entered Week 12 on a four-game losing streak.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Or was this a loss in a transaction entered into with an aim of profit?
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
In April, Cramer entered a not guilty plea in the homicide case.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Wide receiver Tyler Morris, who caught a touchdown against Alabama in the Rose Bowl, also entered the portal and hasn’t been mentioned among the wide receivers practicing for the bowl game.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
At noon Marshall Ratliff, Henry Helms, Robert Hill and Louis Davis entered the First National Bank of Cisco with guns drawn.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entered
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The action begins not in Ancient Egypt but in the 1920s, when the archaeologist Howard Carter penetrated King Tut’s tomb.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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The implications of this advance have not yet penetrated the public consciousness.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Around the same time, a donkey named Jenny joined the pasture with Perry.—
Sara Ruberg,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, five Los Angeles schools will be closed Wednesday, and a sixth school has temporarily relocated and joined with another.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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These two head coaches met in 2023, when Vance Joseph’s defense recorded four turnovers as the Broncos upset the Bills in Orchard Park.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Here the chants sound like they were recorded right in the emerald green backyard displayed on the album cover with Bad Bunny’s friends shouting back at him.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2025
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Marion received a warm welcome when he was introduced during a first-quarter timeout.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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He was also named a three-time All-Star, won Rookie of the Year honors, and received the MVP award for the 2010-11 season, beating out LeBron James for the award that season.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Over the past couple of years, their paths would converge on occasion after Winn rejoined the organization as a roving instructor/pro scout and Posey bought into the ownership group.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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Garcia, who rejoined WWE in October 2024 after Samantha Irvin's departure, has had multiple stints with the company, including from 1999-2009 and 2011-2016.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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He’s listed around 160 pounds, but defenders have a tough time marking him.—
Scott Wheeler,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Here’s a look at 10 of the most interesting productions opening between now and the end of March, listed in alphabetical order.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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On May 5, 1962, sea ice pierced the Quest’s hull, consigning it to a watery grave off the northeast coast of Canada.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Dec. 2024
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Bake in preheated oven until squash is tender when pierced with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Mom immediately enrolled us in gun safety classes – can't imagine why!—
James F. Hales Remembering Rogers,
arkansasonline.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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While raising a family, Grimes enrolled at the University of Central Missouri.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
25 Dec. 2024
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“Entered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entered. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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