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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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
Patients don’t want to spend time hunting down savings across multiple sites or enrolling in complicated programs.
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Wendy Barnes, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, began at Lambrook when their family moved from London to Windsor in 2022, enrolling as day students at the private school in Berkshire.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This meant people who didn’t already have flood insurance — which takes about 30 days after enrolling to take effect — had to seek out help elsewhere.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
In season 6, April took the next step in her career by enrolling in a nurse practitioner program.
—EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Yet enrolling him in the school already required current health records.
—Carrie Lukas, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Maxey is enrolling in a trade school to become an electrician.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Those activities include military service, religious missions, professional participation in other schools and enrolling in a postgraduate (PG) year after high school.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Lancers finished 31-0 despite Steele enrolling early at UCLA.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Wendy Barnes, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Prince George, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, began at Lambrook when their family moved from London to Windsor in 2022, enrolling as day students at the private school in Berkshire.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
This meant people who didn’t already have flood insurance — which takes about 30 days after enrolling to take effect — had to seek out help elsewhere.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
In season 6, April took the next step in her career by enrolling in a nurse practitioner program.
—EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Yet enrolling him in the school already required current health records.
—Carrie Lukas, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Maxey is enrolling in a trade school to become an electrician.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Those activities include military service, religious missions, professional participation in other schools and enrolling in a postgraduate (PG) year after high school.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Lancers finished 31-0 despite Steele enrolling early at UCLA.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrolling
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The recent acquisitions of Skyy Moore and Marquez Valdes-Scantling have boosted the 49ers’ depth, but Jennings is their most accomplished wide receiver target entering the season, especially on tough, third-down throws.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Seek professional review or inspection of structures and utilities before entering buildings that are flooded.—
Staff reports,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The original owner kept the home for 56 years, preserving its mahogany wall panels, globe light fixtures and much of the kitchen and bathrooms, according to listing agent Dara Buzzard of Dudum Real Estate Group.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Quartet named to national lawyer listing Four members of the Allen Law Group have been named in the upcoming edition of The Best Lawyers in America, according to a release.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Duran has been crafty on the base paths, recording 22 steals on 28 attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Stoked, Joe announces his candidacy to run against Ted, immediately recording a video and posting it.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Lupillo was the sales manager at Cintas Acuario, while Jenni handled welcoming songwriters and registering songs for our publishing company.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
4 Sep. 2025
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Third-party organizations often find more success registering communities of color – particularly immigrant communities — than political parties or government officials.—
Ashley Lopez,
NPR,
2 Sep. 2025
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In order to acquire the player, Bowman dealt a draft pick with good value and a prospect defenceman who is still matriculating toward his career peak.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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Its enrollment numbers show a steep drop in matriculating students over the past decade.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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Mayor Josh Huddlestun administered the oath of office, officially inducting the recruits into the department.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Enrolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrolling. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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