matriculates

present tense third-person singular of matriculate
as in enrolls
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 matriculates The Division is chaired by producer Susan Arnold (13 Going On 30, America’s Sweethearts) and matriculates around 215 students annually. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2025
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enrolls
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  • The eligibility clock starts when an athlete enrolls full time or at the beginning of the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever occurs first.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026
  • Encouraged by Lisa, Marge enrolls in a painting class at Springfield Community College and ends up winning the college art show.
    Dan Snierson, Entertainment Weekly, 16 June 2026

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“Matriculates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matriculates. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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