as in enrolling
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 matriculating
Washington can’t stop Williams the student from matriculating to another university.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Five years later, as their families were facing challenges in establishing residency and matriculating their children into the public school system, a volunteer organization in south Florida waged an advocacy campaign on their behalf.
—Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
The final year involves matriculating into and completing UCI’s MPAc Program.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
In order to acquire the player, Bowman dealt a draft pick with good value and a prospect defenceman who is still matriculating toward his career peak.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Its enrollment numbers show a steep drop in matriculating students over the past decade.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Jones’ 2003 Dolce & Gabbana dress demonstrates how Y2K trends aren’t just for street style — those same looks are quickly matriculating to the red carpet.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Five years later, as their families were facing challenges in establishing residency and matriculating their children into the public school system, a volunteer organization in south Florida waged an advocacy campaign on their behalf.
—Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
The final year involves matriculating into and completing UCI’s MPAc Program.
—Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
In order to acquire the player, Bowman dealt a draft pick with good value and a prospect defenceman who is still matriculating toward his career peak.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Its enrollment numbers show a steep drop in matriculating students over the past decade.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Jones’ 2003 Dolce & Gabbana dress demonstrates how Y2K trends aren’t just for street style — those same looks are quickly matriculating to the red carpet.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matriculating
enrolling
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In 2022, Landry moved in with her father for her senior year of high school before enrolling at the university herself, and Layla found a place downtown where Knox was a freshman in high school.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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But again, no school can prevent a player from withdrawing and enrolling elsewhere.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Matriculating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matriculating. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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