Definition of matriculatenext
as in to enroll
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member the college matriculated 1000 students for the fall semester

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Recent Examples of matriculate Means testing would also target funds to needy families that struggle to matriculate to higher or professional education. — John Ketcham, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026 Hello again, friends — and welcome to all the newcomers who matriculated on over to the Win Column from Kick It, the AJC’s World Cup newsletter. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 27 July 2026 Fresh off the heels of graduation from high school, many rising freshmen are choosing to step off of the treadmill for a year before matriculating in college. — Dj Didonna, Time, 13 July 2026 In terms of how customers matriculate through NetJets’ product segments, Gallagher says its 25-hour jet cards and leases currently account for about 15% of its flying. — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for matriculate
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enroll
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  • Of that, $2 billion will fund a new Miami campus, which plans to enroll its first students in 2028.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Elfe quit her job in luxury retail and enrolled in a teacher assistant certification program at the center in 2022, before continuing her education in its apprenticeship program.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Matriculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matriculate. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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