ENLISTED (IN) Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

enlisted (in)

verb

Definition of enlisted (in)

past tense of enlist (in)

as in enrolled (in)

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

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Prosecutors said that Hsu and Yang coordinated to support Huang Shan-shan, an independent candidate for Taipei mayor, who later joined the TPP.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Emery joined in October 2022, revolutionising Villa’s standing.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of joined

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Surveillance video of the incident shows the white vehicle involved in the collision sideswiping a car in the opposite lane, then careening toward the crosswalk that moments earlier a pedestrian had entered with a dog.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
One of Tehran’s strongest allies, the Houthis entered the Middle East conflict in March by firing missiles towards Israel.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of entered

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When Vermeil soon thereafter retired again, Stiles rejoined the Chiefs … and became instrumental in luring Vermeil to Kansas City.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
She was eventually caught by the chasers — with Amanda Spratt (Lidl-Trek) replacing Mahe, who had rejoined the peloton — but won the combativity prize of the day, which was richly deserved for a strong effort.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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