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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4
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
Jackson founded what would ultimately become the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and was a Democratic presidential candidate in 1984 and 1988, energizing and registering millions of Black voters.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The organization based on Chicago’s South Side declared a sweeping mission, from diversifying workforces to registering voters in communities of color nationwide.
—Sophia Tareen, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Like the rest of the state, many voters in El Paso County — consistently ranked as one of the fastest-growing counties in the country — have been registering to vote without affiliating with a party.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
Almost all discussion about House Bill 991/Senate Bill 1334 is the highly controversial element that would require Floridians registering to vote or changing their address or party affiliation to show proof of citizenship.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Noem held the press conference to pitch the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill requiring individuals to show proof of citizenship before registering to vote and requiring voters show identification before casting their ballot.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2026
Gallen, who recorded consecutive top-five finishes in the NL Cy Young Award balloting in 2022 and ’23, seemed aligned for a massive payday after registering another strong season in 2024.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Washington — The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots, moves that Democrats have warned would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Horns don’t mind getting physical Despite registering their lowest points total in a win this season, the Horns held their 13th opponent under 60 points.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
The organization based on Chicago’s South Side declared a sweeping mission, from diversifying workforces to registering voters in communities of color nationwide.
—Sophia Tareen, Fortune, 17 Feb. 2026
Like the rest of the state, many voters in El Paso County — consistently ranked as one of the fastest-growing counties in the country — have been registering to vote without affiliating with a party.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
Almost all discussion about House Bill 991/Senate Bill 1334 is the highly controversial element that would require Floridians registering to vote or changing their address or party affiliation to show proof of citizenship.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Noem held the press conference to pitch the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill requiring individuals to show proof of citizenship before registering to vote and requiring voters show identification before casting their ballot.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2026
Gallen, who recorded consecutive top-five finishes in the NL Cy Young Award balloting in 2022 and ’23, seemed aligned for a massive payday after registering another strong season in 2024.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Washington — The House is set to vote Wednesday on the SAVE America Act, which would implement strict new requirements for registering to vote and casting ballots, moves that Democrats have warned would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Horns don’t mind getting physical Despite registering their lowest points total in a win this season, the Horns held their 13th opponent under 60 points.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registering
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Less than a year later, Camp Mystic is enrolling children with plans to reopen one of its two campuses, farther from the river, this summer.—
Karen Hua,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The drug, an oral medicine called infigratinib, met its primary goal in a study enrolling more than 100 kids with achondroplasia, a rare genetic disorder that results in short stature and can lead to serious medical complications.—
Damian Garde,
STAT,
12 Feb. 2026
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Strong posted her seventh double-double of the season to power the Huskies in an 83-69 win at Villanova on Wednesday, logging 21 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, five steals and three blocks.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
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They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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After Clark stepped down on Tuesday because an internal investigation unearthed an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, the union announced on Wednesday that Meyer will take over on an interim basis entering a pivotal year for the future of the sport.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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But then, patients began entering his hospital under the custody of federal immigration agents.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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But knowing a lot of the athletes personally comes with its challenges.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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In fact, much of his success came from a relentless commitment to knowing what was next.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In another case in Charlotte, North Carolina, bystander video shows agents confronting two women who were following and recording immigration officers from inside their vehicle.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Orta, 34, has been arrested for drug dealing and gun possession since recording the video that helped spark the Black Lives Matter movement.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Libby Loeser, with Kentucky Select Properties, is the listing agent on the 6,000-square-foot home, which was built in 2025 and hit the market late last year.—
Matthew Glowicki,
Louisville Courier Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Premier League publishes the names of everyone who has taken the owners and directors’ test (OADT), listing them as either ‘Statutory directors’ or ‘Other Directors’ of their respective clubs.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Pitch tipping — the art of deciphering what might be coming based on small tells a pitcher might have — is a legal and common practice.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Health care professionals are now caught between deciphering new legislation and their duty to provide quality care.—
Eleanor Sobel,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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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 25 Feb. 2026.
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