enlisting (in)

verb

present participle of enlist (in)
as in enrolling (in)
to become a member of young men and women were enlisting in the navy in greater numbers

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  1. joining
  2. entering
  3. rejoining
Verb
  • America’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, is considering joining the program.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • Girls star Zosia Mamet is returning to HBO, joining the cast of Industry for the financial thriller’s upcoming fifth and final season.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 July 2026
Definition of joining
Verb
  • For Modi, who is entering his 13th year in office, the protests present an unusual challenge.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • The maltreatment eventually led her to run away, later re-entering foster care.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of entering
Verb
  • Many are angry at the prospect of Russia rejoining the international competition, especially amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 13 July 2026
  • Chelsea’s shock pursuit of Xhaka was only worsened by the Swiss captain’s genuine interest in rejoining former manager Alonso and, for six long days, Sunderland were staring into a future without the man so instrumental in last season’s success.
    — Aston Villa, New York Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of rejoining
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“Enlisting (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlisting%20%28in%29. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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