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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For families Children are welcomed with signature teddy bears and mini-bathrobes, and can join Peninsula Academy like a chocolate bear-painting workshop, dim sum making, or farm and garden visits.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The engine now joins the BE-4 in Blue Origin’s booster propulsion lineup.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of join

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Sims attempted to enter the residence, but Bell slammed the door shut, the affidavit says.

— Steven Mross, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
The caller reported a man had forcibly entered a nearby home and was physically assaulting its resident, according to a news release from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of enter

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Donald, sparked by the Rams’ trade for Garrett in June, came out of a two-year retirement to rejoin a team that opened the season as the Super Bowl favorite.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
While Laforteza is set to rejoin the group in January, no official date has been announced for Bannerman’s return.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of rejoin

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