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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Raynaud, who was an All-Rookie Second Team selection last season, has been added to the roster after joining the team in Las Vegas, but the Kings chose to rest him Thursday.

— Jason Anderson July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Prior to joining Disney, Bowen held exec posts at News Corp, Dow Jones and Thomson Reuters.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Definition of joining

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But those plans were derailed on Thursday when Egyptian authorities blocked the ship, the Scarlet Lady, from entering its waters at the last minute, according to Atlantis Events, days after the vessel was refused entry to Turkey.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of entering

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After rejoining the team on Wednesday, Braydon Fisher opened up about the emotional toll of the past several days.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Though Ryan thought he might be traded during the offseason, there were no second thoughts about rejoining the Twins.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of rejoining

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