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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The roll call late Tuesday, 220-204, was similar to earlier efforts this summer, with a few more Republicans joining all Democrats voting to bring an end to the conflict.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
In the new documentary Lorne, a memorable scene sees Lorne Michaels, the Saturday Night Live creator and king of comedy, joining his friend Steve Martin for dinner at Orso in Manhattan.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

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The smart glasses users, some in California, allege the gadget captured footage of themselves and family members undressing, going to the bathroom, having sex and entering passwords.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
Since no one reported seeing any suspicious individuals entering or leaving the Borden property that morning, police were led to believe the killer must have already been inside the home.

— Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

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Kyl stayed for less than four months before rejoining lobbying firm Covington and Burling.

— JACQUES BILLEAUD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
This provision suggests that, by rejoining LSU, Harris and Wright can’t join an NFL team until LSU’s season ends.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Sep. 2026

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