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 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 Barely mentioned anymore, as Europe and the United States look to enlist a strong regional partner, are decades of democratic backsliding and human rights issues. — Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 July 2026 And dozens of tutoring sites enlist freelancers to offer tutoring in everything from math and science to English, foreign languages, dance, music — almost anything. — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2026 Including some rather nasty, big corpo bullies who enlist specialist teams to hunt down clues, and other players, too. — Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 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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  • But on Saturday, the spotlight will shine brightly upon him, as Kuechly becomes the first Panthers player in history who played his entire NFL career in Charlotte to be inducted into the hall of fame.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Kent is the son of former Giants second baseman Jeff Kent, who was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • Whereas 20 years ago, banks began recruiting for summer interns in the spring, today the process begins two years ahead of time.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Fischer had tried to recruit others in her crusade against the local government, including foreman Ben Kessler.
    — Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of recruit
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  • Low-income riders can enroll in LA Metro’s LIFE Program, where new members get 90 days of unlimited free rides, followed by 20 free rides each month.
    — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Milinsky, a 79-year-old Pompano Beach grandfather, was the second person in Florida to enroll in treatment with Kisunla, an anti-amyloid medication developed by Eli Lilly.
    — Lauren Pastrana, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
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  • Closer to the front lines, Russians have employed smaller attack drones to terrorize civilian areas in Ukraine, targeting gas stations and vehicles.
    — Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Rivian’s headquarters employs 130 people and is expected to grow to 500 by 2030.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of employ
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  • 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
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  • Pullen has hired former Westminster assistants Neema Salimi (offensive coordinator), Byron Curtis (linebackers coach), Bill McGahan (director of scouting) and Joe Sturniolo (special teams coach).
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Garren Taylor, one of Claunch’s friends, said that two years ago, Claunch completed a rehab program for alcohol abuse at Renaissance Ranch Recovery Center in Rupert, Idaho, and was immediately hired there.
    — Michael Biesecker, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of hire
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  • Means testing would also target funds to needy families that struggle to matriculate to higher or professional education.
    — John Ketcham, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Hello again, friends — and welcome to all the newcomers who matriculated on over to the Win Column from Kick It, the AJC’s World Cup newsletter.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of matriculate
Verb
  • The separation was amicable, with TNA reportedly trying to retain her.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The deal caps a year-long process after the two companies last July retained Wells Fargo to explore a potential sale.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026
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