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 turn, the Houthis’ decision to enlist Iraqi militias in their attacks on Saudi Arabia has further entangled the Yemen conflict with the Iran war. — April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 11 Sep. 2026 With the support of L’École, School of Jewelry Arts, the museum was able to enlist gemologists from France, Canada and Switzerland to conduct extensive studies and scientific analysis on the stone’s chemical composition, rarity, clarity and density. — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026 When her evil stepmother forbids her from trying out, Bea must enlist the help of her Fairy Dunkmother to chase her dreams. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026 In the meantime, the 29 plaintiffs – who are active-duty, reservists, National Guard members and a person seeking to enlist – will remain in the force. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enlist

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Verb

Parton was also inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.

— Deborah Day, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Owner Jo Ellard, the youngest person ever inducted into the National Cutting Horse Association’s Member Hall of Fame, worked with Auberge Resorts to bring the western luxury hotel to life.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of induct

Verb

Sports organizations invest hundreds of millions of dollars in recruiting children, Buckland says.

— Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026
The double-blind trial recruited 24 male participants over age 45, splitting them into a placebo group and a DAZZEON group of 12 each.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of recruit

Verb

Born into the Church of Scientology and employed by Campbell as a studio gofer for years, Meldal-Johnsen was looking for a gig.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Coates was an active participant in union organizing and was employed by ABM, a facility management company that did contract work for the airport.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of employ

Verb

Stephen Schwartz, another alumnus of Carnegie Mellon, was conscripted to write a new set of songs.

— Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 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

The workers’ comp rule that surprises almost everyone Most states require workers’ compensation insurance once a business hires its first employee.

— Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
New players, new coach — Roberto De Zerbi was only hired in late March and saved the team from relegation — but the same old cultural problems?

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of hire

Verb

Constructing a curriculum From 30 to 50 applications, the construction capstone program matriculates about 32 students a year, split into four-hour morning and afternoon classes with about 16 seats each.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Daniels and Washington woke up, and started to do what offenses do against the Cowboys — matriculate the football up and down the football field.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of matriculate

Verb

For all its trials and tribulations, Chicagoland retains enviable advantages vis-a-vis other metro areas, but its growth over more than a decade seriously lags many of those peer regions.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Competitive compensation helps Broward recruit and retain the talented teachers and education professionals our children deserve.

— Roberto Fernandez III, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

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