as in tempts
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
every commercial seemed to be for some tempting snack specifically designed to entice me from my diet
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Recent Examples of entices
Borage An annual herb with bright bluish-purple flowers, borage entices important insects to the garden.
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Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Loot boxes in the crosshairs James alleges Valve entices players to pay for a chance to win a rare virtual item, and that those rare items can be traded for real money in accordance with their rarity.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Your starter entices with a spicy-tangy flavor, leading into the classic roasted chicken entree.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
While Summer most likely has tonnes of toys and a dog bed, there’s something about cardboard boxes that entices pets.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The Aloha State easily entices with beaches of every hue, lush verdant scenery, and a welcoming culture, but finding the best island to visit in Hawaii can be a daunting decision.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2025
The structure is illustrated below, with one player positioned on the byline and another level with the penalty area to form a triangle that entices opponents out to defend.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
Loot boxes in the crosshairs James alleges Valve entices players to pay for a chance to win a rare virtual item, and that those rare items can be traded for real money in accordance with their rarity.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Your starter entices with a spicy-tangy flavor, leading into the classic roasted chicken entree.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
While Summer most likely has tonnes of toys and a dog bed, there’s something about cardboard boxes that entices pets.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The Aloha State easily entices with beaches of every hue, lush verdant scenery, and a welcoming culture, but finding the best island to visit in Hawaii can be a daunting decision.
—Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Oct. 2025
The structure is illustrated below, with one player positioned on the byline and another level with the penalty area to form a triangle that entices opponents out to defend.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for entices
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Their taste runs so deeply Hollywood, their references so opulent and cinematic, that even a drink tray—in its cream lacquer and chrome border—tempts a standing ovation.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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If a purchase tempts you, say your budget aloud, then choose the upgrade that truly supports daily life.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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Intrigued, the Duke secretly seduces Gilda, breaks her heart and destroys Rigoletto’s life.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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The victim of his sacrifice is Gretchen, a virgin whom Faust seduces and abandons in his devilish reverie, and who kills their illegitimate child.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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Newly opened Fowlescombe Farm, a 450-acre estate in south Devon, England, where Tamworth piglets and Manx Loaghtan sheep roam free and wildflowers are encouraged to be picked, lures guests with the promise of slow living.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Katie gets abducted by a mysterious neighbor (Hayat Kamille), who lures her in with her favorite chocolates.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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Whale lusts after a hunky gardener (Brendan Fraser) and persuades him to pose for a few sketches; Julian, though bisexual, expresses no such interest in Lori, and any art-making turns out to be a gratifyingly mutual endeavor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The confidence heuristic explains why certainty persuades us.—
Nick Dothée,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Entices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entices. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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