enlist

verb

Definition of enlistnext
1
as in to induct

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2
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlist
  1. induct
  2. recruit
  3. enroll
  4. employ
  5. conscript
  6. hire
  7. matriculate
  8. retain
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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
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  • Koval, a Ukrainian, left the school after coach Kim Mulkey recruited a Russian.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Much as election officials recruit volunteer poll workers, health departments could recruit volunteers to staff information tables.
    — Adam Zimmerman, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of recruit
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  • According to the document’s timeline, NASA seeks a groundbreaking for a permanent campus no later than next year, the first class to be enrolled and begin studies in temporary facilities in 2028, and a transition to a permanent campus in 2031.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • And the Florida Board of Governors moves to bar undocumented students from enrolling in state universities.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of enroll
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  • One of the challenges in ramping up is that the Vega-C used the same solid rocket motors employed on Ariane 6, which is also looking to boost output.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Marshall, the owner of Mogul Vision, which employed Morgenroth, did not immediately respond to a request for comment on behalf of himself, the company or Morgenroth.
    — Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 11 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
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  • 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
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  • As a result, Cypher said, about 600,000 first-time full-time freshmen did not matriculate that year.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Shortly before Salinger matriculated, a cadet fell to his death from an academy window under suspicious circumstances.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of matriculate
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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