1
as in enrolling
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 logging
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 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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as in knowing
to have a clear idea of
I'm not registering what you're saying
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Recent Examples of registering
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act would require anyone registering to vote or changing their registration to appear in person at an election office with documents proving their identity and citizenship status.
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Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 4 Feb. 2026
That would mean Barca can re-invest all funds generated back towards salaries and registering new signings.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
He was dismissed after registering a 1-10 record in his 11 games.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
The economy added an average of 49,000 jobs each month in 2025, registering a significant slowdown from 168,000 jobs added per month in 2024, Bureau of Labor Statistics data last month showed.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
Arguably the state’s top dual-threat, the senior QB was a catalyst for the Knights all season long, registering 1,761 passing yards and 25 touchdowns while scampering for 974 yards on the ground to go with 14 more touchdowns.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
But wines and spirits took another hit, with a 9 percent drop, while perfumes and cosmetics turned negative during the crucial holiday period, registering a 1 percent decline.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
After registering their telescope and creating an account on the Unistellar smartphone app, users gain access to a range of citizen science missions.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Eric Staal wins the most valuable player award in the NHL All-Star game, registering two goals and an assist in the East’s 8-7 win over the Western Conference.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Chris Mueller, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 4 Feb. 2026
That would mean Barca can re-invest all funds generated back towards salaries and registering new signings.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
He was dismissed after registering a 1-10 record in his 11 games.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
The economy added an average of 49,000 jobs each month in 2025, registering a significant slowdown from 168,000 jobs added per month in 2024, Bureau of Labor Statistics data last month showed.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2026
Arguably the state’s top dual-threat, the senior QB was a catalyst for the Knights all season long, registering 1,761 passing yards and 25 touchdowns while scampering for 974 yards on the ground to go with 14 more touchdowns.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
But wines and spirits took another hit, with a 9 percent drop, while perfumes and cosmetics turned negative during the crucial holiday period, registering a 1 percent decline.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
After registering their telescope and creating an account on the Unistellar smartphone app, users gain access to a range of citizen science missions.
—Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Eric Staal wins the most valuable player award in the NHL All-Star game, registering two goals and an assist in the East’s 8-7 win over the Western Conference.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registering
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Keep in mind, not all billing services are eligible for Experian Boost, and the tool isn't required to improve your score, so be sure to read the fine print before enrolling.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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At Chipotle, Niccol implemented a similar tuition policy as CEO in 2019, offering free college to all employees enrolling for business or tech degrees.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Corley started 21 of 24 matches in her first NWSL season, scoring twice and logging two assists.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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The veteran back gained 111 and 164 rushing + receiving yards in the two games against the Rams in the regular season, logging 33 total touches.—
Juan Carlos Blanco,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Computing is entering a period of fragmentation rather than convergence.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The footage, released by the NYPD on Tuesday, shows an officer entering the living room of the home, where Chakraborty was allegedly brandishing a knife.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Couples should feel confident asserting their expectations, knowing the photographer will be their sole source of images from the ceremony.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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And just knowing if that is this team, we are built for the playoffs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ventura, who said the anti-ICE activists tried to steal his phone, was recording them checking cars one by one at a South Minneapolis stoplight, located on the corner of Cedar Avenue and East 32nd Street.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Feb. 2026
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To be sure, the Magnificent Seven have had a mixed start to 2026, with only Amazon, Alphabet, and Meta recording a gain so far this year.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Alex Sarr’s status The Wizards are listing second-year center Alex Sarr as questionable for Sunday’s game due to right calf soreness.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Alvina first filed for divorce in 2015, citing irreconcilable differences and listing April 1, 2014, as their date of separation.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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As an avalanche and dead bodies ratchet up the suspense, Zach must lean on his mother’s wisdom to fight for his life while deciphering a confusing undercurrent of danger, violence and betrayal among the survivors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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By building out a picture of the whales’ health, habits and diet, researchers are deciphering the many ways humans impact their lives and guiding conservation actions that may mean life or death for the orcas.—
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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But while many health care providers already are using AI for administrative duties, such as transcribing patient visits, using it to help diagnose people is still a relatively new field.—
Cal Matters,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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But many of the available tools are focused on reducing administrative burden by transcribing clinical visits, drafting notes and formulating appeal letters.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Registering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registering. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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