ENTERING Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

entering

verb

present participle of enter

as in accessing

to go or come in or into the hikers entered the cave with considerable caution

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as in joining

to become a member of patriotic young men and women entering the armed services debutantes entering society

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as in recording

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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deleting

as in receiving

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 entering However, entering June, crude prices pulled back significantly, while retail gasoline prices declined at a markedly slower pace. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 Late Thursday, Hoffenberg shared with the Tribune a two-hour surveillance video that, at one point, shows Landek and Hoffenberg entering the frame in mid-conversation. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 But Bama followed with a 38-3 quarterfinal flop to Indiana, erasing any momentum and placing DeBoer squarely under the microscope entering a pivotal third season. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 Researchers are now entering the final growing season of the study. — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026 On the offense, one of the biggest question marks entering the season is which receivers, outside of Greg Gaines III, will emerge as reliable targets for JJ Kohl in the passing game. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Prior to entering the pharmacy, an approximately three-minute drive from the family’s home, evidence presented in court showed Patrick sent an email, then went inside the store. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026 Besides, the naked eye gives a better sense of the moon as a whole object entering a larger object's shadow. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Mason is entering his fourth season as the Colts’ special teams coordinator. — James Boyd, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for entering

Verb

Panu mentioned that Novig’s deal with the Mets contains integration with the club’s rewards program, which could also lead to users accessing enhanced experiences at Citi Field.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Walsh said the risks created by third-party software accessing sensitive information aren’t unique to ChatGPT or AI.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

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The Honda continues down the street and crashes into a parked car, as Good’s wife, Becca Good, who was recording the altercation, runs after it.

— Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Donald was one of the most dominant defensive lineman in NFL history during his 10 seasons with the Rams, recording 111 sacks, 24 forced fumbles and seven fumble recoveries.

— Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of recording

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York pleaded no contest to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools, receiving a one-day jail sentence, $1,150 in fines and forfeiting $160 seized in the sting.

— Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
After receiving final instructions from judge William Sullivan, the case heads to deliberations as jurors are tasked with deciding Clancy's fate.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of receiving

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Concrete is mixed with a crystalline, waterproof powder that blocks water from penetrating into it, protecting structures and extending their life.

— Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Concrete is mixed with a crystalline, water-proof powder that blocks water from penetrating into it, protecting structures and extending their life.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of penetrating

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Over the last five years, since rejoining the Formula 1 calendar in 2021, the Dutch Grand Prix and Circuit Zandvoort have been one of the sport’s success stories.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
For about 16 minutes following another practice Vea watched, Vea stood at a podium in a conference room wearing sunglasses and his hat on backward but looking forward to rejoining his teammates on the field.

— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rejoining

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Investors are also betting on a future DeepSeek listing in the mainland, said Wayne Shiong, managing partner at Argo Venture Partners, as the startup risks an exodus of senior engineers without financial incentives to stay.

— Anniek Bao,Elaine Yu, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Unbeknownst to her, Rubinger had written 23 oxycodone prescriptions for her husband over a two-year period listing her as the patient, according to the DEA and Kelly Davis.

— Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of listing

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Agents then raided the Wynwood apartment and found 540 kilos (almost 1,200 pounds) of cocaine, $3 million in cash, 14 firearms and more than 100 rounds of armor-piercing bullets, prosecutors say.

— David Goodhue August 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
Claire’s is trying to recapture its glory as the go-to destination for both tween girls and for piercing.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026