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as in to enroll
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member
please register me for the yoga class
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2
as in to log
to make a written note of
the management registered her complaint in their log and promised to get back to her in a week
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as in to enter
to put (someone or something) on a list
I have to register my new car when I renew my driver's license
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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I'm not registering what you're saying
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as in registrar
an official whose job is to keep records
ask the county register for a copy of your birth certificate
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as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
check the voter register to see if it has my current party affiliation
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Recent Examples of register
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The child lives at home with their mother, and the gun used in the shooting was registered to their mother, according to police.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
David John Chávez, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Gambill said that the only cash was in the register.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
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Shell companies registered across Dubai's sprawling free zones have for years masked the origin of Iranian oil and commodities.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The child lives at home with their mother, and the gun used in the shooting was registered to their mother, according to police.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Bylsma’s warm register and motherly charm come through terrifically, while Momboisse pairs delightful vocals and strong character commitment for her Logainne.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Gambill said that the only cash was in the register.
—James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for register
Verb
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Gianni Moody, a sales worker in Miami’s Design District, has remained enrolled in school for his bachelor’s in design but reduced his course load to prioritize paying bills.—
Adrian Diaz-Alejo,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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The State Department urged citizens to enroll in STEP, the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, to get the latest security updates from the nearest US embassy or consulate.—
Laura Bassett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the first 50 days of 2026 alone, Tesla owners logged a billion miles, bringing the total past the 8 billion-mile mark.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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Just after my first stint as a tree-sitter, in April, logging in the area was halted until August.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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During the booking process, inmate fingerprints are automatically entered into a database accessible by all local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including ICE.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Progress in robotics Agility’s humanoid robot, Digit, has already entered the market, demonstrating its readiness to tackle the labor shortage in factories and warehouses.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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The condition isn't fully understood, as causes can range from mild to moderate head trauma, to pre-existing inner ear diseases, and treatment is confined largely to a physical therapy exercise called the Epley maneuver.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Talarico clearly understands the task ahead.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Miller recorded a double-double, pouring in 22 points to go with 13 rebounds, and fell five assists shy of recording his first career triple-double.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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The son of Gun Runner who cost $3 million at a sale last March recorded a 101 Beyer figure in a flashy 5½-furlong debut last summer, and followed that win with another in the Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Predictions will be first available for clients of Clear Corretora, one of XP’s brands, that have an international account, and the products will be listed through the company’s US brokerage arm.—
Katherine Doherty,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Wiggins sat out Friday’s win over the Hornets because of knee tendinitis, but was listed as out on Sunday due to a toe injury.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Flagg, known for his competitive nature, talked about the most difficult part of not being able to play alongside his teammates.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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New York — For months, investors and analysts have kept a close eye on the shadowy corner of finance known as private credit, where alarm bells have stoked fears of a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Both depositions ended up behind closed doors, though they will be transcribed, filmed and eventually released.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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This week's interviews with committee investigators will be video recorded and transcribed in accordance with the House's deposition rules.—
Lalee Ibssa,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Register.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/register. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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