ENLIST Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

enlist

verb

Definition of enlist

as in to induct

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as in to recruit

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Recent Examples of enlist In some cases, the monologue will do the trick; in others, Dokoupil may enlist a topic expert to help figure things out. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 Graduates of the Cadet Corps have no obligation to enlist in the California State Guard. — Amy Johnson, CBS News, 31 July 2026 The Sparks need to not hire college wonders — no Cori Close — and enlist some good old-fashioned WNBA veteran thinkers and evaluators and leaders. — Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 With Citizens Bank Park expected to provide a hitter-friendly backdrop, Harper's decision to enlist Ebel as his derby pitcher could prove to be one of the more intriguing storylines of All-Star Week. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enlist

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He was inducted into the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017.

— Jasmine Mendez Follow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The most special trip was in October 2023 when he was inducted in the school’s Ring of Honor with linebacker Nick Reid (2002-05).

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of induct

Verb

In rural areas, food insecurity helps armed groups recruit soldiers and causes disputes over scarce land and water resources.

— Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
Basupi, who is from Botswana, leads more than 100 missionaries and helps recruit Africans for cross-cultural mission work.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of recruit

Verb

But in late July, the Wittes told families Nova Roots was closing, leaving them scrambling to enroll their children elsewhere.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2026
Heather Greenwood, a student who is dual enrolled at Tarrant County College and Texas A&M University, is among the first students to enroll their children at the TCC Northwest center.

— Lina Ruiz September 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026

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The aircraft’s multi-role design also gives commanders greater flexibility in employing it for different missions rather than limiting it to the traditional air-superiority role associated with earlier Eagle variants.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
In a document filed in federal court, an attorney for LAHSA said the signature was applied by a staff member who did not realize the contract was related to the nonprofit that employed Adams Kellum’s husband.

— David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of employ

Verb

When Aemond refuses to fight, Aegon conscripts him to fly to Tumbleton to deal with their uppity little brother.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
The rare, firsthand accounts show the perils faced by tens of thousands of children believed to have been conscripted into the war by all sides.

— Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of conscript

Verb

But incredibly, that failure actually paved the way for his return to the competition last season, with Benfica hiring him just weeks later.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
After Sandusky’s conviction, Penn State hired former FBI director Louis Freeh to conduct its internal investigation into how the school responded to McQueary.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of hire

Verb

The budget is likely to retain a focus on devolution, greater public control of public services and more private sector partnerships, but contain little to change the macro outlook, Monks said in a note Monday.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Had Woltemade not headed out, Newcastle may have had to pivot to an alternative, or opt to retain funds for January.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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