WAIT-LIST Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

wait-list

verb

Definition of wait-list

as in to enroll

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Recent Examples of wait-list The organization announced Scott’s donation last Thursday, adding that her contribution comes at a time when one in three local Meals on Wheels America providers have a wait-list, with elderly citizens having to wait an average of four months for meals and services. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 13 Apr. 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

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Those include loyalty, membership or rewards programs that customers enroll in or if the savings are offered to broad groups of people, such as teachers, military members or senior citizens.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Earlier this month, Education Department officials said borrowers who are enrolled in auto pay will be eligible for a 1% rate reduction beginning July 1.

— Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of enroll

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Way matriculated through Kansas City’s minor-league system.

— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
In terms of how customers matriculate through NetJets’ product segments, Gallagher says its 25-hour jet cards and leases currently account for about 15% of its flying.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026

Definition of matriculate

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Our real estate data comes from public records that have been registered and digitized by local county offices.

— Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
The letter also warns that anyone who knowingly and willfully gives false information in registering to vote or voting would face criminal prosecution.

— Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of register

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Lawmakers in both chambers are scheduled to leave on a weekslong summer recess at the end of July.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 7 July 2026
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

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