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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
Mauigoa, a native of American Samoa who starred at IMG Academy in Bradenton before enrolling at UM, started all 42 career games at Miami at right tackle.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
If the debt remains legitimately unresolved, re-enrolling in a debt relief program may be worth considering.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
General travel credits One of the pain points of credit card statement credits is enrolling and tracking your usage.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Yuri Rodríguez, the school's owner, said fewer students are enrolling.
—David Ovalle, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Research tells us that more students exercising their right to school choice will lead to more students enrolling and graduating from college.
—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
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
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
If the debt remains legitimately unresolved, re-enrolling in a debt relief program may be worth considering.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
General travel credits One of the pain points of credit card statement credits is enrolling and tracking your usage.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Yuri Rodríguez, the school's owner, said fewer students are enrolling.
—David Ovalle, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Research tells us that more students exercising their right to school choice will lead to more students enrolling and graduating from college.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrolling
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The scoop neckline adds a flattering touch, and the midi length provides enough coverage for entering temples while still allowing for full freedom of movement.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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But experts say more vessels are leaving than entering, indicating that shipping operators are mitigating risks by avoiding the area entirely and reallocating flows.—
Henrik Pettersson,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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As interior secretary, Kempthorne made the decision in 2008 to issue protections for polar bears by listing the species as threatened.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Apr. 2026
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Also, take screenshots of the seat listing for your records.—
Christopher Elliott,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Beyond fashioning stunning décor, Joseon court painters were tasked with recording major events.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Stanford graduate played 80 games across his career with the Cardinals, New York Giants and Oakland Raiders, recording five sacks and 130 tackles.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The fastball was Bubic’s go-to pitch, registering 18 swings and seven whiffs, per Statcast.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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The department's demands could discourage people from registering and voting, judges said.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
27 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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On March 29, Drake spoke about the album while inducting Nelly Furtado into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the 2026 Juno Awards.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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My dream scenario is Emmylou and Keith doing a song and Emmylou inducting him.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Enrolling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrolling. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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