ENROLLING (IN) Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

enrolling (in)

verb

present participle of enroll (in)

as in enlisting (in)

to become a member of she enrolled in the Democratic Party after being a Republican for most of her life

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But those concerns didn’t stop groups of Catholics from joining a recent joyous pilgrimage on Mount Tabor, where the Gospels say Jesus appeared transfigured alongside the Jewish prophets Moses and Elijah.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
On climate, liberals would offer tax rewards for green energy, support joining climate pacts, and phasing out fossil fuels gradually over decades.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

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Since the Lincoln left its home port of San Diego last November, the aircraft carrier has been deployed for more than 250 days after being redirected to the Middle East to support US operations in the war with Iran, now entering its sixth month.

— Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Qusra is supposed to be under Palestinian civilian and security control, and Israeli civilians are barred from entering.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of entering

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Chiti was in his first season as the bullpen coach after rejoining the Angels organization in late 2023.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Biden focused on arming Ukraine to defend itself against Russia, rejoining the Iran nuclear deal and tackling climate change through the Paris Agreement.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

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