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

Verb

After Whitmer declined, Schumer attempted to recruit Pete Buttigieg, the former Transportation Secretary, who’d recently moved from South Bend, Indiana, to Traverse City, his husband’s home town.

— Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Business owners frequently invest considerable effort into recruiting talented leaders but spend far less time designing the compensation structures that encourage those individuals to remain with the organization long-term.

— Anthony Mastro, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of recruit

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Those include loyalty, membership or rewards programs that customers enroll in or if the savings are offered to broad groups of people, such as teachers, military members or senior citizens.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Earlier this month, Education Department officials said borrowers who are enrolled in auto pay will be eligible for a 1% rate reduction beginning July 1.

— Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of enroll

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Georgia’s place in the national automotive ecosystem might be anchored by the likes of Hyundai and Kia, which operate sprawling factories here employing thousands, but Vintage Modern is finding its niche.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
The Morrison branch employs 17 full-time workers and 273 part-time employees, not including seasonal staff hired for summer programs, the YMCA confirmed.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Definition of employ

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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
Veramonteforte, the sartorial atelier established by design veteran Massimo Monteforte in 2023, has launched its first ready-to-wear capsule, conscripting marquee partners for the occasion.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 June 2026

Definition of conscript

Verb

Way matriculated through Kansas City’s minor-league system.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
In terms of how customers matriculate through NetJets’ product segments, Gallagher says its 25-hour jet cards and leases currently account for about 15% of its flying.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026

Definition of matriculate

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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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