1
as in loves
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 has
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 enjoys
Tesla faces the spotlight of quarterly earnings, while SpaceX enjoys the luxury of long-term vision without daily scrutiny.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
By the way, my friend now enjoys a generous retirement package.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Gabe also enjoys giving his dad shout-outs whenever an opportunity comes up, including on birthdays and holidays — sometimes with a quip thrown in.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The insecure teen immediately enjoys the perks of white privilege, but isn’t at all prepared for the downsides.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
As one former Shanahan passer protege, Brian Hoyer, put it, Shanahan enjoys having an avatar on the field.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Contreras enjoys spending time at home with her dog, Cami, and cat, Coco, watching Mexican telenovelas and sipping her homemade lattes.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Upham enjoys teaching cycling classes, running, reading fiction, and making playlists.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Young, who is a marketing manager for a software company and runs a blog about cruises, enjoys the amenities on larger ships – but also wants to chill out.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
By the way, my friend now enjoys a generous retirement package.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Gabe also enjoys giving his dad shout-outs whenever an opportunity comes up, including on birthdays and holidays — sometimes with a quip thrown in.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The insecure teen immediately enjoys the perks of white privilege, but isn’t at all prepared for the downsides.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
As one former Shanahan passer protege, Brian Hoyer, put it, Shanahan enjoys having an avatar on the field.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Contreras enjoys spending time at home with her dog, Cami, and cat, Coco, watching Mexican telenovelas and sipping her homemade lattes.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Upham enjoys teaching cycling classes, running, reading fiction, and making playlists.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Young, who is a marketing manager for a software company and runs a blog about cruises, enjoys the amenities on larger ships – but also wants to chill out.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoys
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Jim Cramer said the company’s pending acquisition of Discover Financial Services has transformative potential because, in addition to issuing credit cards, Discover owns a card network, improving its competitive position against MasterCard and Visa.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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SpaceX, Musk's aerospace firm, owns Starlink.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Ralph Lauren possesses the global diversification and pricing power to limit downside risk induced by tariffs.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Higgins also has the positional flexibility to line up as a slot receiver, possesses excellent ball skills and is a smooth route runner.—
Tashan Reed,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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He will not be traded, in my mind, unless Anaheim retains half of his remaining salary.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
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In addition, artificial turf retains heat, often reaching temperatures of 150-180 degrees Fahrenheit on warm, sunny days.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Enjoys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoys. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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