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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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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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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
Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Cook, whisking constantly, until eggs are warm to the touch (or when a thermometer registers about 85°F), about 1 minute.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
In an era when attentive service often feels like a relic — perhaps another quiet casualty of the pandemic — this kind of efficiency now registers as something close to remarkable.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
The entry registers both grief and intimacy, both loss and love.
—Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
In February, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will begin, forcing Loktev’s journalist-subjects, who have already been stigmatized by the government for doing their jobs, to flee the country altogether—a crisis that registers onscreen with an almost unbearable suspense.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
Often, Kona is able to alert up to 30 minutes before the child's glucose monitor registers a problem.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Nov. 2025
Venezuela barely registers in our public discussions.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025
Anyone who registers will receive a $20 sign-up bonus instantly.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Arthur Allen, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
The din registers as cheering, not deafening.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Air-fry until lightly browned on top and internal temperature registers 160°F, 8 minutes.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
For example, Denmark, which does not vaccinate against rotavirus, registers around 1,200 infant and toddler rotavirus hospitalizations a year.
—Arthur Allen, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Johnson’s ability to rapidly guide the Bears here registers as extraordinary.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Add patties and cook until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F, about 2 to 5 minutes per side.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Touch input registers instantly, and scrolling through content is quick and simple.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Watts is playing everything earnestly, while Kardashian barely registers.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
And Sir Otto has assigned her a pipsqueak babysitter who registers his objections via rhetorical questions.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Cook, whisking constantly, until eggs are warm to the touch (or when a thermometer registers about 85°F), about 1 minute.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
In an era when attentive service often feels like a relic — perhaps another quiet casualty of the pandemic — this kind of efficiency now registers as something close to remarkable.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
The entry registers both grief and intimacy, both loss and love.
—Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
In February, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will begin, forcing Loktev’s journalist-subjects, who have already been stigmatized by the government for doing their jobs, to flee the country altogether—a crisis that registers onscreen with an almost unbearable suspense.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 5 Dec. 2025
Often, Kona is able to alert up to 30 minutes before the child's glucose monitor registers a problem.
—Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 29 Nov. 2025
Venezuela barely registers in our public discussions.
—Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025
Anyone who registers will receive a $20 sign-up bonus instantly.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Noun
For example, Denmark, which does not vaccinate against rotavirus, registers around 1,200 infant and toddler rotavirus hospitalizations a year.
—Arthur Allen, NPR, 9 Jan. 2026
The din registers as cheering, not deafening.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Air-fry until lightly browned on top and internal temperature registers 160°F, 8 minutes.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
For example, Denmark, which does not vaccinate against rotavirus, registers around 1,200 infant and toddler rotavirus hospitalizations a year.
—Arthur Allen, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Johnson’s ability to rapidly guide the Bears here registers as extraordinary.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Add patties and cook until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F, about 2 to 5 minutes per side.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Touch input registers instantly, and scrolling through content is quick and simple.
—PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025
Watts is playing everything earnestly, while Kardashian barely registers.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registers
Verb
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The online school enrolls students K-12.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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The school district now enrolls 3- and 4-year-olds into free pre-K programs, Sneed said.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The footage shows Ross approaching Good’s vehicle in the middle of the road as sirens blare in the background, while Good’s wife records the encounter nearby.—
Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026
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Federal court records in that case identify the ICE officer Jonathan Ross as witness in the case and include photos of his injuries.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Newsom enters his last year in office facing an $18 billion deficit, which the Legislative Analyst’s Office projected could swell to $35 billion next year.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Johnson also enters the job with head coaching experience.—
Jack Leo,
AJC.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The organizers pledged to continue the campaign throughout awards season to ensure the public knows the names of Good and others killed by ICE agents in shootings.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Amal Clooney knows all about dressing for the occasion.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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One of the comments on Jessie James Decker’s video suggests rolling the cookies in shredded coconut, and my mom’s recipe also lists this as optional.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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So far, the Abbey's official website lists the bell-ringing schedule for the first half of the year.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Carefully cut logs crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
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For example, a model trained on a dataset of millions of dogs that logs only their age, weight and height will probably distinguish Chihuahuas from Great Danes with perfect accuracy.—
Carlos Gershenson,
The Conversation,
11 Dec. 2025
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Contrary to popular belief, Day understands the benefits of somebody else leading the offense.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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This success positioned NuPhy as a brand that understands both office workflows and creative production.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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When a customer calls, the system transcribes the conversation and redacts personal information before the information is shared with the AI assistant, Dunn said.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As more 911 calls come in, AI transcribes them on another screen.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Registers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/registers. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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