wait-list

verb

Definition of wait-listnext
as in to enroll

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Recent Examples of wait-list One way that is gaining popularity consists of using a wait-list control. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 3 May 2026 Deposits and advance wait-list registration is the largest of any new event in NASCAR history. — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025 The company’s engineers deploy weekly updates, informed directly by the thousands of wait-list users who live in the inbox chaos daily. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025 Although both weekend passes are no longer available, fans can still sign up for two wait-lists. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wait-list
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wait-list
  1. enroll
  2. matriculate
  3. list
  4. register
  5. book
  6. schedule
Verb
  • Among the students in the class of 2019 who enrolled in college after graduating, 56% earned a degree or certificate within six years.
    — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Farmers has an autopay discount of up to 5% when the customer is enrolled in its automatic monthly electronic funds transfer (EFT) program.
    — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of enroll
Verb
  • In between — and during — history and math assignments, Calderon cultivated his skill set, becoming part of the program’s inaugural class that matriculated in June, marking the first full four-year cohort to finish.
    — Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Have enough weapons around Nix to convert third downs, eat up clock, and matriculate the ball downfield, as ol’ Hank Stram liked to say.
    — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of matriculate
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  • Ashley is listed at 6-foot-4, 225 pounds while Williams is listed at 6-4, 222 pounds.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The Magic also listed both da Silva and Cain as questionable for the Cup contest against Milwaukee.
    — Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of list
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  • Non-professional skijoring teams can register to compete in one of seven categories, depending on age, gender, skill and apparatus.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The shares sold in the private placement will not be registered in the offering and will not be subject to lock-up agreements with the underwriters, the company said.
    — Ashley Capoot,Leslie Picker, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of register
Verb
  • The hotel’s website shows booking available now starting in February.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Continuing onto Mill Hill Road, Silvia is a standout for a dinner or date night; its mushroom pasta and chicken schnitzel often sell out, so get there early and book a reservation ahead of time.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of book
Verb
  • In addition to releasing the academic papers, Polson is also scheduled to teach two business classes at the University of Chicago this fall.
    — TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Spring and fall are the best times to schedule a tune-up to address problems and have your coils cleaned.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of schedule

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