Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

entered

  • past participle
    of enter.
    enter
    verb (used without object)
    to come or go in.
  • past tense form
    of enter.
    enter
    verb (used without object)
    to come or go in.

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

Saudi Arabia first entered the war on the side of Yemen's internationally recognised government in 2015 and continues to support the Aden-based administration.

From Barron's Sep. 12, 2026

It also said he was "unable to escape from the aircraft as it entered the water".

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

The country’s largest wine and spirits distributor has entered into an agreement with federal prosecutors to resolve allegations that its executives and employees bribed alcohol retailers for favorable placement of certain products.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 11, 2026

The oil market entered the crisis with a surplus of more than 1 million barrels a day.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Just before we entered the main street, off to my right, I saw several large buildings.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls