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 Leonard said different kids from the Ryogoku Soccer Academy will be on the pitch for that as player escorts, but perhaps Messi will want to enlist Enoch. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026 The military also has maintained a strong relationship with the Eagle Scouts, whose members often enlist. — ABC News, 26 June 2026 European clubs saw Ronaldinho’s potential and were keen to enlist him. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 June 2026 Thick hair can master this shag haircut by stylist Sal Salcedo like no other—just enlist the help of some layering and bang action. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for enlist

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Jenny was inducted the Hall by no less than our former NZ PM , JACINDA ARDERN .

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
In 2003, Malavalli was inducted into the Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame.

— George Avalos, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Definition of induct

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The video game allows users to take over a program acting as its head coach with the ability to recruit, manage a staff and improve facilities, just like in real life.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026
Ezell was integral in recruiting him out of James Clemens High School in Madison, Alabama.

— Noah Vinsky July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

Definition of recruit

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Additionally, a temporary 1% interest rate reduction is now available for student loan borrowers who enroll in auto-debit.

— Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The trial enrolled middle-aged and older men with hypogonadism who already had cardiovascular disease or were at high risk.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of enroll

Verb

The European governing body employs two rules, each of which Newcastle breached.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Even workers who are still employed face double economic pressure as basic wages increasingly fail to meet rising living costs and reduced overtime, driven by falling orders, has hampered their ability to supplement income.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Definition of employ

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After Taylor left the band in 1974, the Stones conscripted Ron Wood, formerly of the Jeff Beck Group and the Faces.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
The Sudanese conflict has conscripted the neighboring countries who are selfishly courting either faction for resources or political standing, as well as greedy, exploitative foreign powers who repeatedly leverage religious and cultural tensions in the region, into the fight for profit.

— Janine di Giovanni, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026

Definition of conscript

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The Lionesses retained their title, beating the world champions on penalties in the final in Switzerland.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Sites that fail to comply could face civil action from the parents of kids who viewed pornography or anyone whose data is unlawfully retained.

— Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

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