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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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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
Research tells us that more students exercising their right to school choice will lead to more students enrolling and graduating from college.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
The Stanford University study was small — enrolling 30 veterans who received the drug in Mexico.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Oscar and Adam Kaiz-Vera are among the families who chose to leave, moving three of their children out of their local public school and enrolling them at Prep.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
The Stanford University study was small — enrolling 30 veterans who received the drug in Mexico.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
After getting a bachelor’s degree in 2003 from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in New York, Gansner worked for a time as a massage therapist before enrolling at DePaul University and getting a master’s degree in education in 2009.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The share of American teenagers enrolling in college after high school has dropped from a high of 70 percent in 2016 to 62 percent in 2022, the most recent year available.
—Jeffrey Selingo, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
Colleges across the country are girding for the demographic cliff of fewer young people enrolling due to a decades-long, nationwide decline in birth rates.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
White, the neonatologist who stopped enrolling patients in the study, defended the decision to conduct it.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
The Stanford University study was small — enrolling 30 veterans who received the drug in Mexico.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
Oscar and Adam Kaiz-Vera are among the families who chose to leave, moving three of their children out of their local public school and enrolling them at Prep.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
The Stanford University study was small — enrolling 30 veterans who received the drug in Mexico.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
After getting a bachelor’s degree in 2003 from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in New York, Gansner worked for a time as a massage therapist before enrolling at DePaul University and getting a master’s degree in education in 2009.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The share of American teenagers enrolling in college after high school has dropped from a high of 70 percent in 2016 to 62 percent in 2022, the most recent year available.
—Jeffrey Selingo, The Atlantic, 12 Apr. 2026
Colleges across the country are girding for the demographic cliff of fewer young people enrolling due to a decades-long, nationwide decline in birth rates.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
White, the neonatologist who stopped enrolling patients in the study, defended the decision to conduct it.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrolling
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Reiten recently featured for her national team in UEFA World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia, entering both games as a second-half substitute.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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After entering the game tied at 3 in the ninth, Mets closer Devin Williams allowed two runs in a disastrous final frame to fall to the Twins 5-3 and record their 12th loss in a row, their longest streak since 2002.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Simply listing the products on a government training course, even if no money has changed hands, also raises ethical concerns, Holman said.—
Huo Jingnan,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rather than influencing affairs through pressure tactics, Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management intends to lead a structural recapitalization, buying more shares, putting allies on the board, and re-listing the company in New York while existing management operates the company.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Jaiden Ilginis made quite an entrance last spring for Tinley Park, recording a hat trick in her first game as a freshman.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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López left before recording an out in the second.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Costa Mesa resident Laura Lee Yourex, 63, who bragged on social media about registering her dog to vote and subsequently cast ballots in the animal’s name, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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After registering, fans will receive a QR code in the OnePass app that will grant them entry.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 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
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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 Phillies are inducting Chase Utley, considered the greatest second baseman in the franchise’s history, into their Wall of Fame this summer — a potential precursor to a greater honor for Utley, the National Baseball Hall of Fame.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Prince did the honors of inducting them.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Feb. 2026
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