enlists

Definition of enlistsnext
present tense third-person singular of enlist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlists
Verb
  • The contract establishes minimum wage rates for daily and weekly work and inducts intimacy coordinators into the union health and pension plans.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The police department employs two full-time officers and four part-time officers, according to Masontown Borough Police Chief Timothy O'Barto.
    Erika Stanish, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • South Florida Equestrian Village alone employs more than 1,000 people.
    Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The online school enrolls students K-12.
    Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The school district now enrolls 3- and 4-year-olds into free pre-K programs, Sneed said.
    Wilborn P. Nobles III, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But the Giants weren’t in a position to roll the dice again after crapping out on the Daboll, Judge and McAdoo hires.
    Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Svalinn hires trainers from many different backgrounds — even prioritizing candidates without dog-training experience — so the dogs get used to hearing commands from a variety of voices, says Greene.
    Megan Sauer Tasia Jensen, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Division is chaired by producer Susan Arnold (13 Going On 30, America’s Sweethearts) and matriculates around 215 students annually.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Probationary fire recruits training to join the department provided assistance with containing the fire, officials said.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Summer 2025 recruits Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo did, and Benjamim Sesko, too.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Denmark retains authority over the island’s defense, foreign policy, and economic matters.
    Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The sponsor retains responsibility for the content and holds the copyright to their material.
    Phan Khang, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Then Thomas engages his brother, with Erik moving backwards with his hands up for a fist fight.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Simply carrying heavy loads engages your core muscles and challenges them without putting any stress on your back from bending.
    Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Enlists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlists. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

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