as in to begin
to take the first step in (a process or course of action)
a series of counseling sessions intended to help young couples about to enter into the trials and tribulations of marriage
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enter (into or upon)
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And with this email begins a journey through so much of what Nashville has to offer.—
Benjamin Goad,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025 -
The Red Sox are competitive this season, but their World Series window is only just beginning to open.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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He’s set to start the All-Star Game in right field on Tuesday night.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 July 2025
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The two got married, had a baby, and started a quiet life together far away from his violent past.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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No work, no people, no complaints When major work will commence again remains unclear, even to neighbors.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 July 2025
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But candid photos captured the same day of Holmes and Jackson together shooting a mystery project on the streets of New York suggest that production may have already commenced.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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The state opened five new facilities to detain immigrants in 2019, during the first Trump administration, and vastly expanded the number of detainees during the Biden administration.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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David would open the mailbox and find an envelope from the attorney general’s office, informing her that her sister’s killers had filed another appeal.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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Araiza has a booming leg and got off a 72-yarder in 2024.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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The 23-year-old did get off to a strong start this year, recording a triple-double in Indiana’s season opener.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
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Specifically, Roblox has launched a License Manager that allows partners to work with eligible developers.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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The coalition of 24 states and DC launched the suit against President Donald Trump, Linda McMahon in her capacity as secretary of education, the Education Department, Russ Vought as the director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the OMB.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Enter (into or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enter%20%28into%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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