1
as in to penetrate
to go or come in or into
the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution
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2
as in to join
to become a member of
patriotic young men and women entering the armed services debutantes entering society
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3
as in to record
to put (someone or something) on a list
new voters fill out a form and elections officials enter their names into the database
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as in to receive
to offer entrance (as to a place, school, or privilege) to
the club enters only five new members a year
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Recent Examples of enter
Through the first quarter, $6.1 billion of the $9.1 billion total entered as air cargo, with $2.05 billion as ocean freight and the remainder crossing over land.
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Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Conor beats Li down a couple times, Han comes to visit, and Li enters the Five Boroughs tournament (where of course a fight against Conor is destined to happen).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 May 2025
After Klinghoffer entered his plea, a prosecutor read a statement that warned against distracted driving.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 May 2025
The Texas Department of Public Safety runs the database but local law enforcement agencies are responsible for entering the names.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 18 May 2025
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Ken Roberts, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Conor beats Li down a couple times, Han comes to visit, and Li enters the Five Boroughs tournament (where of course a fight against Conor is destined to happen).
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 May 2025
After Klinghoffer entered his plea, a prosecutor read a statement that warned against distracted driving.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 May 2025
The Texas Department of Public Safety runs the database but local law enforcement agencies are responsible for entering the names.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enter
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The sprawling but penetrating 4½ hour documentary about French complicity with its Nazi captors during the war exploded the myth that the French resisted their occupiers.—
Richard Natale,
Variety,
26 May 2025
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The difference between the two can be broken down as follows: Mineral Sunscreens Mineral sunscreens, also known as physical sunscreens, block the sun’s harmful UV rays from penetrating the skin.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
26 May 2025
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The German model joined the show in 2013 and judged on Seasons 8-13.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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Founded in 2021 by Zainab Sanusi, Mbaye joined the British brand as co-founder soon after, before moving to New York.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 May 2025
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Wacha recorded 55 swings and 11 whiffs in his outing.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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With two men on, Scott recorded one out in the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 8-5 win over the Yankees on Friday.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Reddit users couldn't stop crying after reading the instructions a cook received for a delivery order, which turned out to be for a dog's last meal.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Officials received the test results on Tuesday and quickly posted warning signs in the area.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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Plasencia Enclosed within medieval walls and accessed through city gates, Plasencia invites strolling past historic buildings and bustling markets.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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In contrast, Windows makes every menu item easy to access via your keyboard.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2025
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Graham, who has long been rumored to rejoin his team in some capacity, will also join the fold to help guide the Eagles' young and dangerous defense.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Reilly rejoined the company in 2024, and will oversee marketing and communications functions for both Crocs and HEYDUDE brands.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Teel, 23, is ranked the No. 2 prospect in the Sox organization by MLB.com, which also lists him as the No. 26 prospect in baseball.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
7 June 2025
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While the lawsuit doesn’t name the agency directly, a Facebook post from the sheriff’s department lists Manford’s 2020 promotion to sergeant.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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Your allies probably have LGBTQ+ coworkers, cousins or that person from their yoga class who has a labret piercing and a rainbow carabiner.—
Anna Pulley,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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This mistake of not tackling law, tax and financial decisions in a unified manner results in the corporate veil being pierced, personal assets being liquidated, and even bankruptcies and liquidations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Enter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enter. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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