ENROLLING Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

enrolling

verb

present participle of enroll

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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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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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deleting

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of enrolling The fastest growth in higher education is occurring online, with massive institutions like WGU enrolling more students than entire state systems, shifting the sector's focus away from traditional campuses. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 But despite being centuries old, the city has a youthful vibe, thanks to being home to the prestigious Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, enrolling over 8,000 students. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 Elliott became a whistleblower in the case of Dan Markingson, who killed himself after enrolling in an antipsychotic drug trial at the University of Minnesota. — Angus Chen, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026 Its main aims, however, also take in enrolling Recife’s key craft talent on projects, bringing on the next generation of great filmmakers in Brazil’s Northeast, and attracting shoots to the state. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026 In the meantime, Chinatown Branch Library is hosting monthly help sessions for residents interested in enrolling in CalFresh. — Melody Xu, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 Republican lawmakers have attempted several times to restrict the ability of undocumented immigrants from enrolling in higher education institutions in Florida, but have failed to pass legislation as recently as the 2026 legislative session. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 Schools received an email from a fictitious two-parent household with both a mother and father interested in enrolling a child. — Kristy Buzard, The Conversation, 4 Aug. 2026 The school anticipates enrolling about 8,000 new students as the academic year begins later this month. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrolling

Verb

That move was designed to curb the practice of hiding listings, since sellers likely wouldn’t want to lose the option of listing on Zillow if brokers can’t find a buyer.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
Discreetly, the clerk showed him a piece of paper listing a handful of organizations and individuals.

— Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of listing

Verb

Prior to entering the pharmacy, an approximately three-minute drive from the family’s home, evidence presented in court showed Patrick sent an email, then went inside the store.

— Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Besides, the naked eye gives a better sense of the moon as a whole object entering a larger object's shadow.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of entering

Verb

Complicating the effort, there is no reliable system for registering mine workers and tracking their movements, Kansime said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Instead of static presentations and slides, founders can demonstrate live services capable of registering users and simulating key use cases.

— Ihor Hamal, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of registering

Verb

Fresh off the heels of graduation from high school, many rising freshmen are choosing to step off of the treadmill for a year before matriculating in college.

— DJ Didonna, Time, 13 July 2026
Stram talking about 65 Toss Power Trap and matriculating the ball down field was gold.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026

Definition of matriculating

Verb

Finally, the Penguins are inducting Jack McGregor into the Hall of Fame posthumously.

— Patrick Damp, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The Bucs recognized Gruden’s coaching success, including a win over the Raiders in Super Bowl 37, by inducting him into their Ring of Honor in 2017.

— Abby DiSalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026