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
Still, those risks have not stopped 178 million of Brazil’s 213 million residents from registering for PIX.
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ABC News, 13 May 2026
Tax account transcripts are available online by registering to use the Individual Online Account to view, print, or download, or by mail, according to the IRS.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Every now and then, the hunter’s headphones would ping, registering a metallic hit below ground; though the vast majority of those signals were inconsequential, identifying only bits of scrap iron or old lead bullets.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Fair’s bill would help a small number of independents who were on the fence about registering with a party in the final three weeks before an election.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
America now prides itself on a relatively low level of political violence—but this was simply not the case when men and women were lynched for registering to vote.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Starting in May, drone pilots in China must also begin registering with their real names and link their drones to official identification or a cellphone number, with flight data being transmitted to the government.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
The fastball was Bubic’s go-to pitch, registering 18 swings and seven whiffs, per Statcast.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
In addition to initially registering as a public company, public companies must file periodic reports and share other information with the SEC on a regular basis so that information can be known to shareholders and the general public.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 13 May 2026
Tax account transcripts are available online by registering to use the Individual Online Account to view, print, or download, or by mail, according to the IRS.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Every now and then, the hunter’s headphones would ping, registering a metallic hit below ground; though the vast majority of those signals were inconsequential, identifying only bits of scrap iron or old lead bullets.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Fair’s bill would help a small number of independents who were on the fence about registering with a party in the final three weeks before an election.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 3 May 2026
America now prides itself on a relatively low level of political violence—but this was simply not the case when men and women were lynched for registering to vote.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Starting in May, drone pilots in China must also begin registering with their real names and link their drones to official identification or a cellphone number, with flight data being transmitted to the government.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
The fastball was Bubic’s go-to pitch, registering 18 swings and seven whiffs, per Statcast.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
In addition to initially registering as a public company, public companies must file periodic reports and share other information with the SEC on a regular basis so that information can be known to shareholders and the general public.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registering
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Students also get 1,000 points automatically upon enrolling.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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City officials proposed reforming the benefit after a Los Angeles Times investigation found that some employees were taking extended periods of leave after enrolling in the program.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2026
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Wembanyama was ejected after logging only 12 minutes.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the CrimeStoppers website.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The trend does not bode well for Massie, who has won every primary challenge since entering Congress with over 70% of the vote.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2026
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In Season 2, the stakes are upped as the battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches a fever pitch, with the war between Corinium and Venturer entering a dangerous phase.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Still, the answer to treating PMOS isn’t just patients knowing what to look for and what to do, experts say.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The two have since built an unspoken connection, each knowing when the other is feeling especially bogged down by the conflict.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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Austin has started a total of six games since being selected in the seventh round in 2023, recording two picks and allowing quarterbacks to complete only 50% of their passes for just four touchdowns.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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The boy refused and began recording their interaction on his cellphone.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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Ferrell then began naming some of the great songs written by McCartney over the years, drawing out the bit by listing 17 Beatles, Wings and McCartney hits.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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This injury seemed less serious, with the Knicks listing Anunoby as questionable to play in both Games 3 and 4 before he was ruled out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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Currently, judges in California courts are responsible for deciphering the nuances of California’s Invasion of Privacy law.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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The study creates new criteria for deciphering old dice and allows archaeologists to further explore how games have evolved over time, researchers say.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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To prepare for the release of the 1926 census, archivists spent nearly three years conserving, digitizing and transcribing the decades-old data, McBride said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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With the advancement of technology, there is now a transcribing tool on hand, but Warner says, human transcribing is not only faster, but 99% accurate.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Registering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registering. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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