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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Andy Robertson was another stalwart who left over the summer, with Ibrahima Konaté joining Real Madrid as a free agent.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
If there’s no progress, however, Kayimpa – who worked for a private health organization in Bunia before joining the Ebola effort – is ready to walk out again.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of joining

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With the Chiron retrograde entering Taurus this month, your sense of self-worth will be a central focus, Aries.

— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland is entering his second season with the franchise and has momentum heading into this fall.

— Trevor Woods, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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The New Jersey native was working through the process of rejoining the team per the source, although his status could change depending on future court rulings.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
Jarvis has earned the team’s trust since rejoining the roster at the start of July.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

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