1
as in to love
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 to have
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 enjoy
There were families seated on plush sofas around a fireplace, decompressing after a day of skiing and enjoying artisanal hot chocolates with Oreo cupcakes.
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
Big families of several generations come together and enjoy delicious and lucky dishes.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
To retrieve an onion of your own, simply snip the first knot from the bottom, and enjoy.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Aurora Indica: Woody, herbal, and spicy, perfect for those who enjoy earthy tones.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
Big families of several generations come together and enjoy delicious and lucky dishes.
—Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
To retrieve an onion of your own, simply snip the first knot from the bottom, and enjoy.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Aurora Indica: Woody, herbal, and spicy, perfect for those who enjoy earthy tones.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enjoy
Verb
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The brothers would love to be a part of a family that is active and supports their passions and interests, especially sports.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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And no one loves the Post more than our once and again president.—
Glynnis MacNicol,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2025
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With spring training opening in 2 1/2 weeks, the Rays have only two other lefty relievers, Garrett Cleavinger and Mason Montgomery, on their 40-man roster.—
Marc Topkin,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2025
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Globally at L’Oréal, the division had weaker performance than analysts expected at the time of its nine-month financial results ending in September 2024, as reported.—
James Manso,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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Fierce yet flavorful, the drink promises to leave a lasting impression on martini lovers of all preferences—namely those who like theirs stronger than not.—
Vicki Denig,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Katie Davis, the founder of Katie Davis Design in Houston, Texas, likes to search for these pieces while thrifting.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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Passero said at the time of the collapse the property was owned by a private group, Engaging Heaven Ministries, and the city had no authority to order a formal investigation into the disaster.—
John Penney,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2025
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Enterprising captains — including, Pujol confesses, his own grandfather, who owned a 38-foot lobster boat — would pick up migrants in Cuba and deliver them to waiting family members parked at the traffic circle.—
Nicolas Rivero,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Some people relish that AI appears to think in a logical and fully rational way.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The small yet growing city about 25 miles east of Tampa is a place that relishes small-town values and its agrarian past.—
Dan Sullivan,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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Cable news channels have largely struggled to retain viewership as audiences turn toward streaming services and social media.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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While his future in Los Angeles is uncertain, the Chargers would love to retain the veteran linebacker.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Just a five-minute drive from its glitzy neighbor, this historic chalet village offers a more intimate refuge, allowing visitors to savor the region’s timeless charms without any pretentious frills.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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Use it to actively savor a cup of tea or just feel a cool breeze on your face, Guthrie suggests.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Other types of evergreens — including boxwoods (Buxus microphylla), bugleweed (Ajuga sp.), lenten rose (Helleborus sp.) and holly (Ilex sp.) — also possess adaptations that protect their leaves from damage from freezing temperatures.—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
31 Jan. 2025
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As part of the conspiracy charge, prosecutors added two additional drugs Combs and others allegedly possessed to include psilocin, a psychedelic, and methamphetamine.—
Kara Scannell,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Enjoy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enjoy. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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