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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
Founded by singer-songwriter Rihanna, the cosmetics brand entered the market with 40 foundation shades, effectively throwing down the gauntlet to an industry that had historically alienated women of color by limiting its palette to lighter skin tones.
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Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Also noting that as more ATS platforms entered the market, separate connections to each ATS meant multiple processes for broker dealers and money managers.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Burks entered the business as a series of scandals led dozens of insurers to abandon providing coverage for amateur sports.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Combs has entered not guilty pleas to federal criminal charges and denied wrongdoing in all the civil suits filed against him.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The brand has entered supermarket chains like Sainsbury and Asda and is now doubling down on its latest sales burst by highlighting the brand in the sports arena.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Patriots entered the game with 16 sacks in nine games.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Together the duo have collaborated on Bourbon Lore, a new book highlighting the history of their beloved liquids as told through 100 of the most culturally significant expressions ever entered into bottle.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The Mustangs wrapped a perfect ACC campaign with a 38-6 win against Cal on Saturday afternoon and entered Saturday night with an 89 percent chance of making the Playoff according to projections from The Athletic’s Austin Mock.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Also noting that as more ATS platforms entered the market, separate connections to each ATS meant multiple processes for broker dealers and money managers.
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Burks entered the business as a series of scandals led dozens of insurers to abandon providing coverage for amateur sports.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Combs has entered not guilty pleas to federal criminal charges and denied wrongdoing in all the civil suits filed against him.
—Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
The brand has entered supermarket chains like Sainsbury and Asda and is now doubling down on its latest sales burst by highlighting the brand in the sports arena.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The Patriots entered the game with 16 sacks in nine games.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
Together the duo have collaborated on Bourbon Lore, a new book highlighting the history of their beloved liquids as told through 100 of the most culturally significant expressions ever entered into bottle.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The Mustangs wrapped a perfect ACC campaign with a 38-6 win against Cal on Saturday afternoon and entered Saturday night with an 89 percent chance of making the Playoff according to projections from The Athletic’s Austin Mock.
—Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entered
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Israel denied its forces had penetrated Syrian territory beyond a northern buffer zone after Syrian sources said the incursion had extended to within 15 miles of the capital Damascus.Maya Gebeily, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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She was hit by several bombs, one of which penetrated her forecastle and detonated her forward ammunition magazines, the Naval History and Heritage Command said.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
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Phillips joined Forbes in 1996 as Publisher of ForbesLife.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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They are joined by safeties Josh Metellus, Harrison Smith and Cam Bynum, the team's three leading tacklers.Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Deaths have also risen sharply with over 7,700 fatalities recorded in 2024, marking a more than 200 percent increase from last year's 2,467, according to PAHO, while the virus spread to areas previously free of dengue.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dylan recorded it in July 1962.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nearly 40% of White women had received any family planning services in the year before they were surveyed, compared with about 35% of Black women and 32% of Hispanic women, according to the survey data from 2022 and 2023.Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Case 1000 centres on charges alleging that Netanyahu and his wife wrongfully received almost 700,000 shekels (£150,000) in gifts – including champagne and cigars – from Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan and Australian businessman James Packer.The Week UK, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Curry rejoined with a four-point lead.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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So others play on in the Cup, while the Heat have rejoined the real season already in progress.Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
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These books are not just lining the shelves of university libraries, but are also hidden away in museums, secondhand bookstores and private collections and listed in online auctions.Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Stumpf's address is listed in Owensville in Clermont County.Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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But then the high-pitched whooshing of CAS pierced the air, and the arriving bird pelted the ground below with missile after missile, plus thousands of rail gun rounds, until the threat had been thoroughly neutralized.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
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The artwork shows a stainless-steel bull pierced with red arrows.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Around 45 million Americans are now enrolled in healthcare arrangements that are part of the ACA exchanges, with approximately 21 million Americans having obtained health insurance through the ACA in 2024.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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At the beginning there were about 50 centenarians involved, and since then the study has enrolled about 2,500 centenarians and 600 offspring.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Entered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entered. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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