as in amused
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as in regaled
to cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied
entertain the kids while I go and prepare dinner
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as in pondered
to give serious and careful thought to
have you ever entertained the thought that you could be wrong?
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as in had
to keep in one's mind or heart
I don't entertain the hope of ever getting a girl like that to go out with me
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Recent Examples of entertained
Brennan Long, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
That was clear to those the dancer entertained at the Folies Bergère in Paris at the turn of the 19th century.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
That can be great for parents who need to take notes during business travel or help keep their children entertained on car trips.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Guests at the event were entertained in a pop-up ski lodge in Kim's backyard, where they were also treated to a performance by R&B singer Babyface.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, a sauna, and game room ensure everyone is entertained.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Oh, and be sure to ask for a complimentary Hotel Walloon Kids Activity Kit, which keeps kids entertained by keeping their eyes peeled for objects throughout Walloon Lake Village on a special scavenger hunt that results in a prize at the end.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
This Caribbean island is a little more than 200 square miles but has a lot to offer to keep you entertained and relaxed while working remotely.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Near the Playa Pacha adults-only section, there's a family-friendly pool, a kid's club, and a restaurant with a pool and play area to stay entertained.
—Dana Givens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
Gran’s butter yellow Cadillac was a welcome surprise in the school carpool line, her slightly off-key singing voice kept me entertained in the church pews on Sunday morning, and her dining room table was the joyful location of many family celebrations.
—Brennan Long, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
That was clear to those the dancer entertained at the Folies Bergère in Paris at the turn of the 19th century.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
That can be great for parents who need to take notes during business travel or help keep their children entertained on car trips.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Guests at the event were entertained in a pop-up ski lodge in Kim's backyard, where they were also treated to a performance by R&B singer Babyface.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Indoor and outdoor pools, hot tubs, a sauna, and game room ensure everyone is entertained.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Oh, and be sure to ask for a complimentary Hotel Walloon Kids Activity Kit, which keeps kids entertained by keeping their eyes peeled for objects throughout Walloon Lake Village on a special scavenger hunt that results in a prize at the end.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
This Caribbean island is a little more than 200 square miles but has a lot to offer to keep you entertained and relaxed while working remotely.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Near the Playa Pacha adults-only section, there's a family-friendly pool, a kid's club, and a restaurant with a pool and play area to stay entertained.
—Dana Givens, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entertained
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The clip received a huge response with over 80,000 likes and over 1,000 comments from amused TikTok users Newsweek contacted the poster of the video for comment via TikTok.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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On Sunday, at the fifth date of a 24-city arena tour that will wrap in the U.S. on Dec. 7 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, before heading to Europe, Australia and Japan next year, Lauper, 71, amused and captivated a packed Capital One Arena for nearly two hours.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024
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Though the looks were (not surprisingly) all-black, Phillips had fun exploring how Cash’s personal style bled into Dylan’s this time around.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Reporting companies created or registered in the United States on or after September 4, 2024 that had a filing deadline between December 3, 2024 and December 23, 2024 have until January 13, 2025 to file their initial beneficial ownership information reports with FinCEN.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The difficulty from Liverpool’s side, perhaps, will be determining his value and how much to invest in a player now considered to be in his prime.Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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It is considered an allergenic protein which, when not recognized by the body, triggers an immune reaction, intestinal porosity and histamine secretion.Marie Bladt, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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He is currently being held at a federal detention center in Brooklyn.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The chief executives of all three held a joint press conference in Tokyo.Kantaro Komiya, The Tennessean, 24 Dec. 2024
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Culkin contemplated purchasing the home himself earlier this month.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Afterward, the couple contemplated consummating their engagement.Abigail Adams, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Putin said Russia retained control over these weapons.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The attorneys sold controlling interest of the horse in February of that year, but retained a 20% stake through the Triple Crown races.Josh Wood, The Courier-Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
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The company believes that pets deserve to live in a world where they are loved, understood and cherished.FunnyFuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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First, acts of service to relieve their stress will be absolutely cherished.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Comer questioned O’Malley’s motives and how the move would serve the public.Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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Since the south coast club committed the first of their 11 errors leading to goals, critics questioned Martin’s unwavering commitment to his principles, primarily the dedication to playing out from the back.Elias Burke, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Entertained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entertained. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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