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
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.
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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
As Nila de Chavez matriculated herself, considering her own career, the former Garlough student made plans to become a teacher.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
The restaurant’s name is a nod to Judith Ward Lineback, who in 1969, became the first woman to matriculate at the University of the South.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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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
As Nila de Chavez matriculated herself, considering her own career, the former Garlough student made plans to become a teacher.
—Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025
The restaurant’s name is a nod to Judith Ward Lineback, who in 1969, became the first woman to matriculate at the University of the South.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matriculate
enroll
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Blanton Elementary is designed to serve about 800 to 900 students but only has 456 students enrolled.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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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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“Matriculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matriculate. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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