registering

present participle of register
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as in entering
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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Recent Examples of registering Only 28 of the 105 political parties and groupings approved by the Provisional Electoral Council to contest elections for president, Parliament and local posts, had reached the threshold of registering 30,000 members. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026 That has included programs aimed at registering and mobilizing lower-propensity voters, voters of color, and rural and younger voters. — Matt Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026 In the first inning, KC was patient against Astros opener Miguel Ullola while registering three baserunners. — Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026 Gusto has flashed potential as a crosser during stretches of his Chelsea career, registering nine assists in 37 games across all competitions in that breakout 2023-24 season. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Seven Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the largely symbolic measure registering opposition to the conflict. — Noah Robertson, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026 Able to be viewed after registering, Pradasphere follows earlier traveling iterations, staged in 2014 in London and Hong Kong, and in 2023 in Shanghai. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 But the true test of Turning Point Action's clout was unfolding inside the exhibition center, where staff members were registering voters, handing out buttons and signing people up for social events. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Learning guitar behind bars Security was tight around the court complex, with police officers registering and searching dozens of people lining up outside. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registering
Verb
  • But the Windsors shocked the establishment by enrolling George at Thomas’s Battersea, a co-ed institution with a large campus on the south side of the Thames.
    — Ashley Baker, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Each Madeira graduating senior who is attending college, entering the military, or enrolling in a career technical program is eligible for a $325 scholarship.
    — Jennie Key, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • After logging in to your Capital One account, find the rewards section.
    — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Molten Salt Reactor Experiment (MSRE) operated from 1965 to 1969, logging more than 13,000 hours demonstrating passive safety, high‑temperature performance, and fuel flexibility, noted the company.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Junior quarterback Danny Strelow also rushed for 162 yards and scored two TDs for the Spartans (6-0, 4-0), who trailed 14-6 entering the fourth quarter.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the ruling, some journalists from all three outlets were barred from entering the White House on Thursday morning – even as Chinese state media outlets were granted entry.
    — Kevin Breuninger,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The candles are all different lengths, gradually burning out, and there’s no way of knowing how long each one is.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In cities like Atlanta, inking deals can rely on knowing the right people or on multigenerational relationships.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026
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  • Now, that question has become the central battleground in landmark lawsuits between publishers, studios and recording companies against artificial intelligence companies over large language models.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Central was able to retaliate, as running back Jerry Dillard pushed his way to the end zone, recording a 2-yard score, to cap a 15-play, 65-yard drive.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • According to listing broker Revi Haviv, Hagan hosts weekly games on the full-size indoor court in a massive sports barn.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Asked about the most frustrating part of the job, 30 percent chose sourcing, just behind the 33 percent who chose photographing and listing items.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • And navigating a website might involve deciphering images or knowing what links to click.
    — Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The prevention of future pandemics relies on information from previous outbreaks, which is one reason why deciphering the origins of the COVID-19 began is important.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Today, companies can go far beyond reading comments from customers in response to surveys, or transcribing call center interactions, to analyze not just the words but the elusive sentiment and intent behind those words.
    — Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • And the days are coming when AI is meaningfully involved in clinical care, beyond just transcribing our own words, and the follow-up recommendation deviates from the standard of care.
    — Frances Mei Hardin, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Registering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registering. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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