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
Correa self-exiled to Europe after being convicted of corruption at home, but still enjoys a loyal following.
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Carrie Kahn, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
These sailings are ideal for travelers wanting to enjoy the holiday spirit abroad without skipping Christmas dinner at home.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Join your book-loving friends and enjoy this special literary outing, which benefits your Rancho Santa Fe Library.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Lovers of aged wines will particularly enjoy the award-winning 2013 Steel & Stone and the 2014 Merlot Reserve, which took home the silver medal at the NC State Fair.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
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Carrie Kahn, NPR, 12 Apr. 2025
These sailings are ideal for travelers wanting to enjoy the holiday spirit abroad without skipping Christmas dinner at home.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Join your book-loving friends and enjoy this special literary outing, which benefits your Rancho Santa Fe Library.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Lovers of aged wines will particularly enjoy the award-winning 2013 Steel & Stone and the 2014 Merlot Reserve, which took home the silver medal at the NC State Fair.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
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Acosta loved the outdoors, regularly volunteering at Shake-A-Leg, the sailing program in Coconut Grove that works with individuals with disabilities, her family said.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Every drive brings back every loving memory and crazy moment growing up here.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This at-bat had no significance on an eventual 7-2 Phillies win over the Miami Marlins.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Many of the students who've lost visas nationwide appear to have no connection to pro-Palestinian protest movements.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Whether Grandpa was in charge of making his famous recipe, helped Grandma whip up his favorite cake, or just liked to put in a request for his favorite dessert, these recipes are just like the ones Grandpa always looked forward to eating after Easter dinner.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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There will always be Penguins fans who don’t like Ovechkin, and there will always be Capitals fans who don’t like Crosby.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The utility had owned replacement generators since 1988 but had not installed them.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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The couple, who have seven boys ranging in age from 6 years old to 27, also own a Victorian-style house on 5 acres in nearby Vineyard, east of Elk Grove.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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And Biden clearly relished the opportunity to step back on stage, joining the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled conference in Chicago Tuesday.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
16 Apr. 2025
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An avid antiques collector, David Kerr, who’s based in Florida, relishes the history in the home.—
Colette Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Last week, the Trump administration demanded Harvard change multiple policies — including those regarding protesting and diversity, equity and inclusion programs — in order to retain its federal funding.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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During an interview earlier this week, Witkoff alluded to the idea that Iran would be able to retain uranium enriched to approximately 3.7% for the purposes of energy production.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2025
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Whether savoring fish tacos or watching the sunset with toes in the sand, relaxation is palpable with every breath of fresh ocean air.—
Pismo Beach Conference and Visitor Bureau,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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At Maas, one of four restaurants and bars at Rosewood Miyakojima, guests can savor the freshest seafood sourced from the waters off of Okinawa.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2025
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The final form of the galaxy, despite the illustration here, is more likely to be a gas-rich, disk-possessing galaxy than the elliptical one shown, as only a small percentage of major mergers lead to a red-and-dead, gas-free elliptical final state.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Mar. 2025
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The study, on dog domestication, found that dogs possess two mutations of a gene known as melanocortin 2 receptor (MC2R), which is linked to the production of cortisol, a hormone released during moments of fear or anxiety.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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