enlisting

Definition of enlistingnext
present participle of enlist

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Prince did the honors of inducting them.
    Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
  • San Jose celebrated another set of sports heroes Thursday night at SAP Center, inducting the 30th class into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Often employing caricature, distortion and symbolism to communicate anxiety and resistance, his works are personal and political, offering a critique of the systems that oppress people of color.
    Evan Nicole Brown, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
  • In a year, the Dolphins have gone from employing one of the most talented group of edge players to one of the least accomplished.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • However, consumers should review any tax-relief contracts carefully and confirm services before enrolling with a provider in this industry.
    Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Goals of the plan include reviewing academic programs, with an aim of enrolling 20 students per program, building financial strength and regaining accreditation.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Wiseman has played a key role in recruiting companies to join the demolition effort.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Morning Consult, which often partners with Politico, collects very large samples—sometimes in the tens of thousands—-by recruiting people online, which costs less than conducting phone calls.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Louis Vuitton celebrated the centenary of its brown and gold patterned canvas back in 1996, famously conscripting designers including Helmut Lang, Romeo Gigli, Vivienne Westwood, Azzedine Alaïa and Sybilla to design bags or travel pieces.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Major chunks of each episode are devoted to Game of Thrones–style palace intrigue, with Queen Eleanor (Connie Nielsen) conscripting Marian into spy service.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Nolting said the district posts positions based on student enrollment and said posting the position without student registrations could lead to hiring a teacher for a position that may not exist.
    Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Subcontractors were selected in part based on their track records in hiring residents, minorities, and women, and in utilizing MBE/WBE firms.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • And perhaps the Nilgiri has something complimentary to say, too, by return of gaze about Bensley’s lovely interiors, which use warm colors and the symbolic palette of Tibetan Buddhism while retaining a quirkiness and insouciance.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Meanwhile, larger total weights like six-carat four-prong studs create a striking presence while retaining timeless simplicity.
    Malana VanTayler, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Stram talking about 65 Toss Power Trap and matriculating the ball down field was gold.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Fewer births mean fewer students are entering and matriculating through CPS, affecting early grade levels.
    Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Enlisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlisting. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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