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as in enrolls
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 records
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 enters
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 knows
to have a clear idea of
I'm not registering what you're saying
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as in registrars
an official whose job is to keep records
ask the county register for a copy of your birth certificate
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as in lists
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system
check the voter register to see if it has my current party affiliation
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Recent Examples of registers
David Clarey, jsonline.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Cook until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh, without touching the bone, registers 165 degrees, about 30 minutes.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Tails of Joy is affiliated with Intermountain Therapy Animals, an organization that registers therapy animals.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new border crossing procedure that collects and registers the biometric data of non-EU nationals visiting European Union member states.
—Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
That production, directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, seems completely deracinated on a set by Frederica Nascimento that registers no Brooklyn ZIP Code or locatable address anywhere.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
What once felt like a slow grind of scarcity now registers as something immediate.
—Thomas E. Franklin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
In fact, Yellowknife registers up to 240 nights of northern lights a year.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Having a government agency that automatically registers millions of young Americans for military service seems like unnecessary overreach.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
The vision conceived by museum director and Chief Executive Michael Govan and architect Peter Zumthor is not perfect, and brings with it a modest set of frustrations, but as a whole, the installation registers as ravishing and bracingly fresh.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Details That Elevate In a small garden, every finishing touch registers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Stir in the snap peas, then cover and simmer until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of each chicken cutlet and the snap peas are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
And the two stars, who at first seem to be playing in different registers with O’Hara launching her punchlines towards the balcony and Byrne aiming for the second row, harmonize to deliver a master class in physical comedy.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
In Ta’ni t’äj wet mak ta otakie/Caparazón de tortuga y el futuro (Tortoise Shell and the Future, 2023), different registers dissolve into zones—motifs floating free of any containing structure, an insistent celebration of color.
—María Carri, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2026
Both lights and the 1905 Keeper’s House are recognized with listings on state and national historic registers, are owned by Presque Isle Township and operated by the township museum society, with the museums closed in winter, but New Lighthouse Park and nearby trails are open year‑round.
—Andy Morrison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Add meatballs and half of the reserved bacon to skillet; simmer over medium-low heat, turning meatballs often, until thermometer inserted into meatballs registers 165 degrees and sauce is thickened, about 9 to 12 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
The tornado are strong winds will throw up debris, such as trees and leaves, which also registers on the radar and can give further confirmation.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Cook until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh, without touching the bone, registers 165 degrees, about 30 minutes.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Tails of Joy is affiliated with Intermountain Therapy Animals, an organization that registers therapy animals.
—Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
The Entry/Exit System (EES) is a new border crossing procedure that collects and registers the biometric data of non-EU nationals visiting European Union member states.
—Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
That production, directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, seems completely deracinated on a set by Frederica Nascimento that registers no Brooklyn ZIP Code or locatable address anywhere.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
What once felt like a slow grind of scarcity now registers as something immediate.
—Thomas E. Franklin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
In fact, Yellowknife registers up to 240 nights of northern lights a year.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Having a government agency that automatically registers millions of young Americans for military service seems like unnecessary overreach.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
Add chicken and cook, turning once, until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the cutlet registers 165ºF, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
The vision conceived by museum director and Chief Executive Michael Govan and architect Peter Zumthor is not perfect, and brings with it a modest set of frustrations, but as a whole, the installation registers as ravishing and bracingly fresh.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Details That Elevate In a small garden, every finishing touch registers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
Stir in the snap peas, then cover and simmer until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of each chicken cutlet and the snap peas are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
And the two stars, who at first seem to be playing in different registers with O’Hara launching her punchlines towards the balcony and Byrne aiming for the second row, harmonize to deliver a master class in physical comedy.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
In Ta’ni t’äj wet mak ta otakie/Caparazón de tortuga y el futuro (Tortoise Shell and the Future, 2023), different registers dissolve into zones—motifs floating free of any containing structure, an insistent celebration of color.
—María Carri, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2026
Both lights and the 1905 Keeper’s House are recognized with listings on state and national historic registers, are owned by Presque Isle Township and operated by the township museum society, with the museums closed in winter, but New Lighthouse Park and nearby trails are open year‑round.
—Andy Morrison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Add meatballs and half of the reserved bacon to skillet; simmer over medium-low heat, turning meatballs often, until thermometer inserted into meatballs registers 165 degrees and sauce is thickened, about 9 to 12 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registers
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Hampshire currently enrolls around 325 Jewish students, more than 38% of its total student body, according to Hillel International.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Our program, by contrast, automatically enrolls every public school kindergartener, regardless of their citizenship or immigration status, unless their family opts out.—
Debra-Ellen Glickstein,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Successive teams leave plaques and badges on a wall that records their passage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The film not only records this injustice but also illustrates the possibility of friendship across divides, delivering a poignant exploration of the occupation.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Providence and Lincoln-Way West move up, while Sandburg enters topsy-turvy rankings.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The replay shows the puck enters the goal just below the crossbar and caroms off the frame at the back of the net.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of miles away from Patriots headquarters, a franchise legend who knows Jacas well gave his stamp of approval.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Farley knows firsthand the capability of the Chinese car industry.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The guide lists 30-plus restaurants where the food keeps coming until at least midnight — and many go well past that.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Stubhub lists tickets for Hard Rock’s first game - Uruguay-Saudi Arabia - ranging from $355 to $512.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The sanctions were handed out April 10, according to an online database maintained by the university that logs student organizations’ conduct violations.—
Matthew Kelly
April 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hazan built a bespoke fuel-injection system, ignition mapping, and sensor array from scratch, running through an AMP EFI MS3Pro ECU that logs and monitors everything the engine is doing in real time.—
Eric Hendrikx,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Instead of the open web, the platform indexes a library of about 500 million documents, including premium business content such as SEC filings, earnings transcripts, and expert research.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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The video indexes temporal compression—not historical eventfulness or developmental logic but monotonous repetition, endurance without transformation.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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And editing, as anyone with taste understands, is where elegance lives.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Deadline understands that project is still in development.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Registers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registers. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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