1
as in loving
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 having
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 enjoying
But mid-majors with double-digit seeds are worth enjoying on occasion.
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Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
While enjoying a diverse customer base, budget-friendly retail has been especially popular with younger shoppers, which has helped expand the segment to more than $510 billion globally in 2022, according to Verified Market Research.
—Fred Battisti, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Bring the mixture to a boil and let cool before enjoying.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Mar. 2025
That means Pearl could get revenge on Tom Izzo — who is enjoying his 16th Sweet 16 — for an Elite Eight loss to the Spartans 15 years ago when Pearl was at Tennessee.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Gaga is still enjoying the longest command of her career.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The rabbi was sitting in the back of his church, wearing his yarmulke, during Sherman’s first Christmas Eve service about 20 years ago, enjoying the music.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
Here’s to letting go of high expectations and enjoying life a little more.
—Grace Bastidas, Parents, 24 Mar. 2025
Many residents are enjoying the flame vine with clusters of numerous tubular blooms in various areas of landscape.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
While enjoying a diverse customer base, budget-friendly retail has been especially popular with younger shoppers, which has helped expand the segment to more than $510 billion globally in 2022, according to Verified Market Research.
—Fred Battisti, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Bring the mixture to a boil and let cool before enjoying.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Mar. 2025
That means Pearl could get revenge on Tom Izzo — who is enjoying his 16th Sweet 16 — for an Elite Eight loss to the Spartans 15 years ago when Pearl was at Tennessee.
—Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Gaga is still enjoying the longest command of her career.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The rabbi was sitting in the back of his church, wearing his yarmulke, during Sherman’s first Christmas Eve service about 20 years ago, enjoying the music.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2025
Here’s to letting go of high expectations and enjoying life a little more.
—Grace Bastidas, Parents, 24 Mar. 2025
Many residents are enjoying the flame vine with clusters of numerous tubular blooms in various areas of landscape.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoying
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Not for this year’s draft, unfortunately, but having 2026 and 2027 picks from an aging Lightning squad isn’t a bad bet at all.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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After having Dirk Nowitzki, a foreign superstar who stuck with the team for his entire career, the team was looking forward to another player following suit.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Davis and Jackson have undeniable on-screen chemistry—an essential ingredient for any successful buddy-cop action film—and both are clearly relishing their respective roles.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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Park also shared numerous photos of her relishing in Heine’s big day.—
Emma Aerin Becker,
People.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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Those who don’t have Russian documents face the daily threat of arrest and deportation to Russia, have no right to work, no access to even the most basic health services or pensions and are barred from owning property.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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Having a peace force like the United States there, controlling and owning the Gaza Strip would be a good thing.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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More than half of Wall Street analysts maintain a hold rating on the stock, with nearly a third retaining a sell or underweight rating, according to FactSet.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
30 Dec. 2024
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The proposals call out warnings around discriminatory lawsuits like that of Starbucks, retaining a chief diversity officer position, and citing concern over Costco's unwavering commitment to equity.—
Simone E. Morris,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Fass shared a story about pairing younger, digitally fluent employees, steady middle managers, and older employees possessing crystallized wisdom and intelligence.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Kim has been charged with multiple crimes ranging from destruction of property, arson and possessing a fire device, according to jail records.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Enjoying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoying. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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