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 In an exhilarating tournament in which nearly all the big stars have performed, including France’s Kylian Mbappé, who leads the Golden Boot standings with eight goals, Yamal has been unspectacular so far, registering one goal and no assists. David Hickey, NBC news, 14 July 2026 The letter also warns that anyone who knowingly and willfully gives false information in registering to vote or voting would face criminal prosecution. Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 The Norwegians, who have never been this far in a World Cup, showed five-time champion Brazil the door in the Round of 16, registering a 2-1 win as Haaland struck twice in the final 11 minutes of regulation. Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The letter also warns that anyone who knowingly and willfully gives false information in registering to vote or voting would face criminal prosecution. ABC News, 8 July 2026 Voters must present an acceptable photo ID when voting, and voters registering in Wisconsin must provide proof of residence. Reid Ribble, Time, 8 July 2026 Throughout the tournament, Ronaldo had 17 shots and created zero chances for teammates – the most shots by a player without registering a single chance created at a World Cup in 60 years, according to Opta Stats. Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 Argentina are beginning to dream about back-to-back titles, while Egypt are buoyant after registering their first-ever knockout win against Australia last week. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 7 July 2026 It’s been blistering in New York City, with temperatures registering in the high 90s on successive days, then climbing to 100 degrees Thursday and mercilessly extending into the Fourth of July. Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registering
Verb
  • Denman missed the spring, leaving TCU with just Payne, Walker and Pitchford to get through camp with Graham and Martin not enrolling until the summer.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
  • Earlier this month, researchers began a study of two possible Ebola treatments and began enrolling participants.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • The bank fell 5% after logging its best quarterly revenue in a decade.
    Scott Schnipper, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • In California, the rollback could pave the way for more farming, mining, logging and drilling in areas that were once forbidden due to the potential for wildlife habitat destruction.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
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  • But those plans were derailed on Thursday when Egyptian authorities blocked the ship, the Scarlet Lady, from entering its waters at the last minute, according to Atlantis Events, days after the vessel was refused entry to Turkey.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
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  • Even worse was Paraguay and Australia, a pair of flawed teams playing to nil-nil in the last group match, knowing a tie sent both through to the knockout stage.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
  • Both Diaz and Rodriguez expressed mixed feelings at the order to leave, knowing there was the possibility of other victims who could be saved.
    Ella Moore July 9, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
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  • Mbappe leads a strong French attack France reached the semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-0, recording another clean sheet and reinforcing their status as the tournament favourites.
    Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Developed with Hellkats Powerboats, the twin-motor catamaran shattered the 100 mph barrier at Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks Shootout, recording a top speed of 109 mph (175 km/h).
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • On Instagram last week, Herro also posted a graphic listing the league’s worst midrange shooters last season.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • Shein must complete the entire issuance and listing process within the next 12 months, the notice added.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • In 2023, the Vesuvius Challenge made its first award for deciphering the first letters, and the following year, the project awarded the grand prize of $700,000 for producing the first readable text.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026
  • Already, papyrologists are deciphering new texts that indicate other possible authors in the Herculaneum collection, including one of the leaders of the Stoic philosophy school.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Speaking ideas aloud and transcribing them for AI input also preserves natural rhythm.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • While transcribing therapy sessions, Greta becomes obsessed with one of her insufferable boss's patients, a married female Swiss gynecologist.
    Caroline Killilea, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026

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