enter (into or upon)

verb

Definition of enter (into or upon)next
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)
  1. begin
  2. start
  3. commence
  4. open
  5. get off
  6. launch
Verb
  • The new Whoppers will be available beginning November 14.
    Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
  • According to an Associated Press report, Bushnell began a livestream on Twitch before dousing himself in a flammable chemical.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of begin
Verb
  • The streamlined features start with a minimalist panel-loading design that keeps everything accessible and organized (unlike your home after the holidays).
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Irving started getting around Braun and making tough shots.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of start
Verb
  • The company has not commenced any operations and will not generate operating revenues until after the completion of the Initial Business Combination.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The Oasis Live ‘25 tour has 38 shows booked so far, and will commence on July 4 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
    Sophie Williams, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of commence
Verb
  • First opened in 1970 as a product of the Chicano movement, the Denver school — now shuttered — taught its youth about Latino history and traditions.
    Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The driving rats project has opened new and unexpected doors in my behavioral neuroscience research lab.
    Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of open
Verb
  • The friends eventually got off at the next stop, in Santa Ana, and got money from a worker to call their parents.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Christmas kickoff Christmas in the Park gets off to a festive start Nov. 29 with the official tree lighting at 6 p.m. at Plaza de Cesar Chavez in downtown San Jose.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of get off
Verb
  • Library survey Santa Clara County Library District has launched an online community survey for Santa Clara County residents who utilize its services and/or live in the nine cities within its boundaries, including Campbell.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • For the first time since Google launched, there’s something arguably superior going up against it.
    David Nield, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of launch
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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 25 Nov. 2024.

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