enrolling

Definition of enrollingnext
present participle of enroll
1
as in enlisting
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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2
as in entering
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 enrolling For families, enrolling a child in early education isn’t just about logistics. Tina Dello Russo, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026 Attracted by low premiums and supplemental benefits such as vision and dental care not offered by traditional Medicare, the share of beneficiaries enrolling in Medicare Advantage has increased every year over the last two decades, along with a rise in the number of available plans. Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026 Obadun, who failed out of nursing school in New York before enrolling at Med-Life Institute, needed to take the NCLEX four times before finally passing it. Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026 These efforts have helped expand the number of men enrolling across our school’s graduate nursing programs. Nicholas A. Giordano, STAT, 8 May 2026 Schmidt notes that, because CRP contracts are for 10- to 15-year terms, enrolling first-time producers or re-enrolling incumbent cooperators takes several months. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026 In addition, the order taps Treasury and the National Economic Council to draft legislative recommendations that could expand the concept further, including by automatically enrolling workers in private-sector IRAs and by making more workers eligible for the Saver’s Match. Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026 And, enrolling while a pet is young and healthy generally yields lower premiums and broader coverage than waiting until a condition develops. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 The only guarantee with Stokes’ commitment is that a talented young man will be enrolling at the University of Kansas to play basketball. Pj Green april 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • The trend does not bode well for Massie, who has won every primary challenge since entering Congress with over 70% of the vote.
    Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 13 May 2026
  • In Season 2, the stakes are upped as the battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches a fever pitch, with the war between Corinium and Venturer entering a dangerous phase.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 May 2026
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  • But that decline was reversed, thanks to a 1972 DDT ban and the bald eagles’ listing as an endangered species in 1978.
    Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
  • The listing details emphasized that the vehicle, a Lexus LX 570, had only about 12,000 miles on it.
    Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
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  • Austin has started a total of six games since being selected in the seventh round in 2023, recording two picks and allowing quarterbacks to complete only 50% of their passes for just four touchdowns.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
  • The boy refused and began recording their interaction on his cellphone.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
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  • Still, those risks have not stopped 178 million of Brazil’s 213 million residents from registering for PIX.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 May 2026
  • Tax account transcripts are available online by registering to use the Individual Online Account to view, print, or download, or by mail, according to the IRS.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 11 May 2026
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  • Stram talking about 65 Toss Power Trap and matriculating the ball down field was gold.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Fewer births mean fewer students are entering and matriculating through CPS, affecting early grade levels.
    Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
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  • The Minnesota Vikings are inducting former running back Adrian Peterson into the club's Ring of Honor this year, the team announced Monday.
    Riley Moser, CBS News, 11 May 2026
  • Other inductions included Jason Isbell showing up for Lucinda Williams, Don Henley inducting Trisha Yearwood, Jimmie Vaughan paying tribute to Buddy Guy, and Chris Isaak saluting Roy Orbison.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 6 May 2026

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“Enrolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrolling. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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