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as in penetrated
to go or come in or into
the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution
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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
Whatever the case, by the mid-19th century, the Whitworth rifle, a British rifle, entered service and is widely considered the first bona fide sniper rifle.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Shortly after the Trojans stumbled to a 15-18 finish last season, Johnson entered the transfer portal, seeking an opportunity to win and be the best version of himself.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
The success continues with Season 2, which has claimed the #1 spot in India’s Top 10 TV chart since its launch two weeks ago and has entered the Top 10 in 11 countries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
That rule came into play this year with Tate McRae, who had been entered three previous times and thus could not compete again.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Despite its previous bad culinary advice about pizza and rocks, AI will initially be used for the presentation of the results for queries in English about recipes and meal ideas entered on mobile devices.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Two Lebanese army soldiers were killed today as the country entered the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, firing at Israeli soldiers for the first time.
—NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Mayfield enjoyed an excellent game himself, throwing two more touchdown passes before halftime, and another field goal from McLaughlin late in the third meant the Bucs entered the fourth quarter up 27-20.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Shortly after the Trojans stumbled to a 15-18 finish last season, Johnson entered the transfer portal, seeking an opportunity to win and be the best version of himself.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
The success continues with Season 2, which has claimed the #1 spot in India’s Top 10 TV chart since its launch two weeks ago and has entered the Top 10 in 11 countries.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
That rule came into play this year with Tate McRae, who had been entered three previous times and thus could not compete again.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
Despite its previous bad culinary advice about pizza and rocks, AI will initially be used for the presentation of the results for queries in English about recipes and meal ideas entered on mobile devices.
—Michael Liedtke, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Two Lebanese army soldiers were killed today as the country entered the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, firing at Israeli soldiers for the first time.
—NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
Mayfield enjoyed an excellent game himself, throwing two more touchdown passes before halftime, and another field goal from McLaughlin late in the third meant the Bucs entered the fourth quarter up 27-20.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entered
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It can usually only be penetrated by certain molecules or by a needle that runs the risk of damaging the entire cell.Michael Franco, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024
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Hezbollah is reeling from Nasrallah's killing in his deep bunker in a command headquarters, shocked at how successfully Israel penetrated the group, seven sources said.Samia Nakhoul and Laila Bassam, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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Reporters Kat Tenbarge and Kevin Collier spoke to six people who have joined or committed to using Threads and Bluesky in place of X after the election because of Musk.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Noëlle Polo, a 22-year-old Texan, joined Bluesky the night after the election.Kevin Collier, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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In addition, 2024 marked the highest average ticket price ever recorded, at nearly $127 a seat.Lisette Voytko-Best, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This Big Sound session benefits from having been recorded on Thrice’s home turf at their own New Grass studio.SPIN Staff, SPIN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, sports brands like Adidas, Lululemon, Nike and Puma received scores ranging between 20-30.Amy Nguyen, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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For instance, one study revealed that women researchers received an average of about £274k in grant awards, compared to £537k for men.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Despite the cutoff increasing by $400 million from 2023, 23 newcomers made it to the list and 11, including Crook, rejoined it.September Downing, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
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That is why under the Biden administration, the United States rejoined the World Health Organization, the UN Human Rights Council, and UNESCO.Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
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The wildfire danger is high in all of the counties with burn bans except Yell, where it is listed as moderate on the division's website.NWA Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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The addresses listed are those given for tax purposes.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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In August 2020, an inmate at Phillips State Prison was held hostage and tortured for four days, having been stabbed from behind with his eye pierced and suffering a traumatic brain injury, the report said.Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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For the People's Choice Awards in early 2024, the actor pierced her shiny chrome nails with little charms dangling off the tips.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 30 Sep. 2024
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Medicare beneficiaries who are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare Prescription drug plan (Medicare Part D) have to re-enroll every year between October 15 and December 7.Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024
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Borrowers who qualify for student loan forgiveness under other programs but have not enrolled or applied.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Entered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entered. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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