ENLISTING (IN) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

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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Carney has ruled out formally joining the EU and said any enhanced partnership would face a vote in Canada's Parliament.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
Nerys Amber Stocks is also joining the cast for the special as Lucy, the Haywards’ housekeeper.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026

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The Heat continued that surge in the third quarter, opening the second half on a 30-14 run to push its lead up to 23 points before entering the fourth quarter with a 21-point advantage.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2026
The Lakers turned the ball over five times in the third and wound up trailing 85-80 entering the fourth quarter.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026

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Haas had already announced that Ocon was not rejoining the team in 2027, opting instead for F1 driver Rafael Camara, who will probably race for the team in Brazil, as Hirakawa will be racing his Toyota that weekend.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Upon moving back to Lake County in 1981, Andries briefly served as managing editor at North Shore magazine before rejoining Pioneer Press the following year.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

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