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Definition of enrollnext
1
as in to enlist
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member the community college will enroll anyone who has a GED or high school diploma

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as in to enter
to put (someone or something) on a list can I enroll you on the list of volunteers for the church supper?

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Recent Examples of enroll After the Education Department began implementing major changes to federal student loan programs on July 1, some groups are cautioning borrowers against enrolling their student loans in a new repayment plan. Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Our goal would be to have 1,000 students enrolled in this program within 2 years. Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026 Nilvio Perez, interim associate vice president for enrollment management at Southern, said 22% of students there are enrolled part-time. Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 Carver eventually started his degree at what was then called the Iowa Agricultural College (later renamed ISU), becoming the first Black student to enroll there. Norah Judson, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enroll
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  • With Citizens Bank Park expected to provide a hitter-friendly backdrop, Harper's decision to enlist Ebel as his derby pitcher could prove to be one of the more intriguing storylines of All-Star Week.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Barely mentioned anymore, as Europe and the United States look to enlist a strong regional partner, are decades of democratic backsliding and human rights issues.
    Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 9 July 2026
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  • The suspect entered a Wells Fargo Bank branch and demanded money from a bank employee.
    Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • The new jet in question, a present from Qatar that the administration spent $400 million to retrofit and upgrade, entered service last week.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
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  • The Mets were one of the last teams Wiggins, who is listed at 6 feet 5 and 215 pounds, met with at the draft combine.
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Diode’s website does not list the Henderson County data center under the company’s current projects.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
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  • Way matriculated through Kansas City’s minor-league system.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
  • In terms of how customers matriculate through NetJets’ product segments, Gallagher says its 25-hour jet cards and leases currently account for about 15% of its flying.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026
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  • Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.
    Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
  • The letter also warns that anyone who knowingly and willfully gives false information in registering to vote or voting would face criminal prosecution.
    Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
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  • Jenny was inducted the Hall by no less than our former NZ PM , JACINDA ARDERN .
    Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
  • In 2003, Malavalli was inducted into the Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame.
    George Avalos, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

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“Enroll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enroll. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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