ENLIST (IN) Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

enlist (in)

verb

in-ˈlist

Definition of enlist (in)

as in to join

to become a member of young men and women were enlisting in the navy in greater numbers

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Reaves has a fully dedicated golf social media Instagram account, and right after retirement from the NBA, Smith joined the golf team at North Carolina A&T as a freshman walk-on.

— Omar Jimenez, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Clubs on the continent have also enquired about signing Fullkrug, 33, on loan but West Ham intend to sell the Germany international, who joined for £27million from Borussia Dortmund in August 2024.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of join

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The club entered the window with an ambitious sales plan, most of which has not yet materialised.

— James McNicholas, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Anyone with a bedbug issue at their home is prohibited from entering any Ypsilanti District Library branch as a preventive measure.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of enter

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Based on its premiere day performance, however, Ted Lasso seems all but certain to rejoin the top 10 charts.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, Rizzo the Rat and Bean Bunny rejoined the Muppets, and the gang got a special with Sabrina Carpenter in February that received an incredible reception, though there hasn’t been word on whether Disney will order a full season or not.

— Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

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