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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Desir had won 24 consecutive matches to begin the season.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025 -
The true story begins with Hornigold receiving an email from a woman named Dionne, who is claiming to be his mother.—
Charley Ross,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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Spencer Torkelson, who was rumored to start the season at Triple-A, homered in the top of the seventh to draw Detroit within one run.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Nobody talks, nobody starts telling these kids at 12 and 13, respect.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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The strikes commenced approximately two hours after Goldberg received the information.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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Under-the-radar talks about them joining Loewe commenced last October, the same sources said.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
24 Mar. 2025
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The two are believed to have walked out of a set of doors that opened during a power outage.—
Hanna Park,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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The 28-ounce reservoir opens from the top, rather than unscrewing from the base, for spill-free fill-ups and weekly deep cleans.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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In a season that will likely decide team president Jed Hoyer’s future with the club, getting off to a slow start will bring only more anxiety and unease to a group that was working hard to improve a roster that has won 83 games in back-to-back seasons.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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State police said the Honda driver was able to elude the box-in attempt and got off the highway allegedly going about 100 mph on the Exit 68 off-ramp, the warrant affidavits said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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Originally launched as a limited-edition Studio Juice with only 100 units, its instant popularity secured its place in the permanent collection.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Louis Vuitton was among the first to recognize how crucial a deep emotional connection is to a brand; the company launched its Travel Book collection in 2013.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 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 3 Apr. 2025.
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