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a person who enters something (such as a competition)
Each entrant had to agree to the contest rules. There were thousands of new entrants into the competition.
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Recent Examples of entrants
This has led to a slew of new entrants into the game and most major brewers now producing a nonalcoholic beer.
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Paul Rhodes, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
One of these new entrants is Spider-Man actor Tom Holland, who at 28 is a millennial close to Gen Z age.
—Paul Rhodes, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
These five forces - competitive rivalry, the threat of new entrants, the bargaining power of suppliers, the bargaining power of buyers, and the threat of substitute products or services – provide a powerful lens for analyzing the future of higher education.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
By entering the Sweepstakes through use of a mobile phone, entrants acknowledge and agree that notification of winning may result in charges pursuant to the terms of entrants’ carrier’s rate plan.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
These Official Rules and the rights or obligations of Sponsor or any entrants in the Sweepstakes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to conflicts of laws principles thereof.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
All prize details will be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion and will be final and binding on all entrants into the Sweepstakes.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
Among new entrants planning a move into Brazil are FanDuel, which bought 56% of NSX Group for $350 million in September.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Between legacy wealth management firms, banks with significant wealth management divisions and newer fintech entrants, wealth management clients have a dizzying array of options.
—Satish Avhad, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Paul Rhodes, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
One of these new entrants is Spider-Man actor Tom Holland, who at 28 is a millennial close to Gen Z age.
—Paul Rhodes, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
These five forces - competitive rivalry, the threat of new entrants, the bargaining power of suppliers, the bargaining power of buyers, and the threat of substitute products or services – provide a powerful lens for analyzing the future of higher education.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
By entering the Sweepstakes through use of a mobile phone, entrants acknowledge and agree that notification of winning may result in charges pursuant to the terms of entrants’ carrier’s rate plan.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
These Official Rules and the rights or obligations of Sponsor or any entrants in the Sweepstakes shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to conflicts of laws principles thereof.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
All prize details will be determined by Sponsor in its sole discretion and will be final and binding on all entrants into the Sweepstakes.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
Among new entrants planning a move into Brazil are FanDuel, which bought 56% of NSX Group for $350 million in September.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Between legacy wealth management firms, banks with significant wealth management divisions and newer fintech entrants, wealth management clients have a dizzying array of options.
—Satish Avhad, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrants
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Shelters are still overwhelmed with new entries, and almost 1 million pets a year are put down across the country for lack of space.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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This development is driving growth in the whisky sector, which is reflected in the new entries the IWSC is getting.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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For example, an agency with a proprietary tool that checks your content’s ranking against your competitors will grant you a significant advantage.Bar Maimon, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The arrival of new teams has seen the league expand from 11 competitors in 2021/22 to 17 this term, and some of them have become instant title contenders.Neel Shelat, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday, days before the conclusion of their tumultuous season, the Jets interviewed candidates for their general manager and coaching vacancies.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Johnson was on track to fall short of winning the speakership on the first ballot after three of his fellow Republicans voted for other candidates.Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 Jan. 2025
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Out of 456 contestants that started in the competition, Gi-hun was the last contender left standing.Esther Kang, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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So the games go on, with all eyes on Gi-hun and an accompaniment of fellow contestants, allies and enemies alike.Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Entrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrants. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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