1
as in penetrated
to go or come in or into
the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution
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2
as in joined
to become a member of
patriotic young men and women entering the armed services debutantes entering society
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as in recorded
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 received
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 entered
Mike Rotunda, a WWE legend known as IRS and father of the late wrestler Bray Wyatt, has entered hospice at 67, according to his loved ones.
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Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs entered Monday night’s showdown against the Washington Commanders, who were without star quarterback Jayden Daniels, riding a two-game win streak.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Ellis has a history of schizophrenia, and her defense attorneys had entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity, but the jury ultimately rejected that claim, per the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Alek Giovanni Rivera, who passed away last November, entered Ann Storck’s residential intermediate care facility as a 10-year-old after his premature birth left him medically fragile.
—Mimi Whitefield, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
According to the Japanese government, North Korea denies that Hajime’s sister Kyoko entered its territory – Japan believes otherwise.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
According to prosecutors, Usiripalli had previously entered the United States on a student visa and was most recently enrolled in a master’s program in biblical studies.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Chasing the hurricane The aircraft entered the eye of the storm from the southeast shortly after sunrise, passing through thick gray clouds with limited visibility.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Special awards were also handed out to Bad Bunny — who was honored with the Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century Award — Elvis Crespo entered the Billboard Hall of Fame, Laura Pausini was recognized with the Icon Award and Peso Pluma received the first-ever Billboard Vanguard Award.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
The Kansas City Chiefs entered Monday night’s showdown against the Washington Commanders, who were without star quarterback Jayden Daniels, riding a two-game win streak.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Ellis has a history of schizophrenia, and her defense attorneys had entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity, but the jury ultimately rejected that claim, per the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Alek Giovanni Rivera, who passed away last November, entered Ann Storck’s residential intermediate care facility as a 10-year-old after his premature birth left him medically fragile.
—Mimi Whitefield, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
According to the Japanese government, North Korea denies that Hajime’s sister Kyoko entered its territory – Japan believes otherwise.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
According to prosecutors, Usiripalli had previously entered the United States on a student visa and was most recently enrolled in a master’s program in biblical studies.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Chasing the hurricane The aircraft entered the eye of the storm from the southeast shortly after sunrise, passing through thick gray clouds with limited visibility.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Special awards were also handed out to Bad Bunny — who was honored with the Top Latin Artist of the 21st Century Award — Elvis Crespo entered the Billboard Hall of Fame, Laura Pausini was recognized with the Icon Award and Peso Pluma received the first-ever Billboard Vanguard Award.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entered
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For instance, Bolsonaro’s flunkies penetrated the government agency that handled film distribution.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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The 225-grain handload had not penetrated the skull, but had probably torn through jaw muscles and ranged into the neck.—
Marguerite Reiss,
Outdoor Life,
9 Oct. 2025
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In 2023, Kim and North joined forces for another mother-daughter costume, this time dressing as characters from the rom-com Clueless.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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More than 600 Middlebury students had also joined an online group to share updates of the extensive effort to find Smith, WPTZ reported.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Last year marked the highest number of applications per job ever recorded since the ISE started tracking the data in 1991.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Much of the album — which follows their 2023 effort The Window — was written and recorded at a cabin in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area, while additional sessions took place at Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio in Chicago and Rosebud Studio in Evanston, Illinois.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
28 Oct. 2025
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Jeremy Doku is the next most involved player, with three big chances created and three received.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Loughlin was eventually sentenced to two months in federal prison while her husband received a five-month sentence in August of the same year.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Behind the Scenes The Silobration also offers visitors an insider’s look into parts of the Silos that can’t be accessed year-round.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Oct. 2025
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The site would be accessed from Drexel Avenue and 27th Street via Northwestern Mutual Way.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Schweitzman began her career as an assistant at CAA and rejoined the agency in 2017 as an agent after working for Alex Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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Rivers rejoined the band in 2018 after undergoing a liver transplant, and stayed with the group until his death.—
Jami Ganz,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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That’s how many five-star ratings these Baleaf leggings have amassed over the two years they’ve been listed on Amazon.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Holmgren is listed as questionable for Monday night’s matchup with low-back soreness, and defensive stopper Alex Caruso remains in the concussion protocol.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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In the clip, Hudson held onto her daughter's hand as the body artist pierced her daughter's ears.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Apples are finished baking when soft and easily pierced with a knife.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Entered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entered. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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