enticed

verb

past tense of entice
as in tempted
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 enticed Seen from the other side of the deal, that means that bond issuers must pay higher yields, or rates, for investors to be enticed to buy. — Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 15 June 2026 Starter Mason Cook enticed Deiten Lachance into a 6-4-3 double play that scored the run. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026 More Arsenal fans have searched for the shirt since the parade, with 55 bought from Etsy in the 24 hours after the parade, but the reference is what enticed buyers pre-title win. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 2 June 2026 That subscription data, entertainment, and safety service offers complementary base services, but owners are enticed to upgrade for premium services. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 If Andrew opts out, he potentially still could be enticed into a double sign-and-trade, going to the Lakers, with LeBron landing in Miami. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026 When Michael falls for a gamine Frenchwoman on the island (Valérie Quennessen), Cathy goes to confront her, only to become enticed as well, leading the couple to become an unlikely throuple. — Air Mail, 6 June 2026 The wellness experts have been enticed from big hitting destination spas such as Chiva Som in Thailand and Vana in India, and are perceptive and highly experienced, although communications between departments could be better. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026 Financial incentives offered by the conservation district, in conjunction with federal programs, have enticed farmers in the South Fork of the Republican River near Burlington to end irrigation on an additional 20,000 acres. — Allen Best, Denver Post, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticed
  1. tempted
  2. lured
  3. seduced
  4. persuaded
Verb
  • The French Market Food lovers will be tempted by the French specialty foods showcased at booths on Madison Avenue, with most vendors representing local businesses.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • While you might be tempted to initially dismiss higher bills as due to hot weather, a persistent increase often signals that maintenance is overdue.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Definition of tempted
Verb
  • In the suit, Ibrahim alleges that he was lured to the gym under the pretense of a challenge and was ambushed by Watson, a co-owner of the gym and two other men.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • And even how all this will translate in the years and decades to come in terms of everything from local legacy to events lured here, from international business opportunities or cultural engagements.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of lured
Verb
  • That book is a revenge fantasy about the former art school professor who seduced her, discarded her and destroyed her confidence as a painter.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
  • So instead of Syrax, the Blacks get close air support from Jace on Vermax and Moondancer, ridden by Baela, who is easily seduced into battle by Jace’s unchecked hero complex.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 June 2026
Definition of seduced
Verb
  • School board member Kelly Gonez persuaded her colleagues to begin exploring it in 2019.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Those massive market gains have persuaded stockholders to spend.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 June 2026
Definition of persuaded

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