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
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matriculating
enrolling
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However, Indiana’s college-going goal is faltering, with fewer than 52% of 2023 graduates enrolling directly to higher education, the state’s lowest rate on record.—
Caroline Beck,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
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The extended season now can flow into mid-January — when transfers ideally would be enrolling at their new school.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Matriculating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matriculating. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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