1
as in to love
to take pleasure in
TV and DVDs are OK, but we still enjoy seeing movies on the big screen
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2
as in to have
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
a country where the people enjoy the highest living standards in the world
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Recent Examples of enjoy
Travelers can enjoy Paris without overspending by timing trips for the off-season, booking early, and skipping touristy hotspots.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.
—Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that President Donald Trump will enjoy an unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 14 July 2025
No other female actor in south has ever enjoyed the name and fame as her.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2025
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.
—Sally Hoelscher, USA Today, 26 July 2025
Buckingham Palace has confirmed that President Donald Trump will enjoy an unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 14 July 2025
No other female actor in south has ever enjoyed the name and fame as her.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
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Then, for those who love chaos and carnage, Venice has secured Mike Figgis’ behind-the-scene doc from the set of Francis Ford Coppola’s troubled Megalopolis shoot.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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Deep down, inside of every wrestling fan of a certain age, there was an almost primal need to love and cheer for the Hulkster.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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Moose Tracks ice cream borrows name from miniature golf Created in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, known for its moose population, in the 1990s, the iconic flavor Moose Tracks, has a base of vanilla ice cream with fudge swirl and peanut butter cups.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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According to Patrick Brady, the director, having a research center rather than a group of independently operating scientists can help guide a long-term vision for research.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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While math inspired Medeiros, Jean Creighton likes to think about the ways that the motion of planets shapes our lives.—
Andrew Montequin,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Costa's 2023 Hellcat Challenger Jailbreak modded by Hennessy with 1,100 horsepower may seem like overkill to some people, but Costa is a proud Mopar owner who likes the challenge his car gives him.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Food Network champ/celeb chef Maneet Chauhan lives and owns a couple of restaurants here.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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The pardon does not return the offender's right to own firearms.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Sirianni calls them with specific questions but winds up relishing in their tangents.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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He’s known for brash takes on politics and appears to relish taking down moralists and elitists.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
20 July 2025
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Mulching can help the plant’s shallow roots retain moisture.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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However, Congress can still review all legislation passed by the D.C. Council and retains authority over the district's budget.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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UConn legend Diana Taurasi has spent the beginning of the 2025 WNBA season out of the public eye for the first time in decades, savoring her retirement after ending her 20-year career with the Phoenix Mercury in 2024.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
17 July 2025
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Grab one and head up the street to Rosie’s to pair with warm coffee to savor in its charming gardens. Don’t skip: Burney’s is known for its glazed croissant — what many (accurately) refer to as the enticing and elevated cousin of the Krispy Kreme donut.—
Jenny Matz,
Charlotte Observer,
17 July 2025
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Marvel at Nocturnal Birdlife Across the United Kingdom The United Kingdom may not possess the towering megafauna found across Asia and Africa, but according to Adventure Tours UK Co-Founder Claire Copeman, there’s plenty of captivating wildlife to encounter across Great Britain during the night.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Newton possessed the speed to beat defenders, but had the strength of a fullback.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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