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
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  • Additionally, a temporary 1% interest rate reduction is now available for student loan borrowers who enroll in auto-debit.
    — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The trial enrolled middle-aged and older men with hypogonadism who already had cardiovascular disease or were at high risk.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
Definition of enroll
Verb
  • Fresh off the heels of graduation from high school, many rising freshmen are choosing to step off of the treadmill for a year before matriculating in college.
    — DJ Didonna, Time, 13 July 2026
  • Way matriculated through Kansas City’s minor-league system.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
Definition of matriculate
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  • The Bear Run Fire is currently listed at a half-acre, according to Watch Duty.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 19 July 2026
  • Food delivery apps list Taylor Farms products available at Costco, Milam’s Markets, Aldi, Sedano’s and even gas stations like Wawa, 7-Eleven and Speedway.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Definition of list
Verb
  • Regardless, the host team scored twice before Sporting registered a goal in this one.
    — The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
  • The powerful American-Israel group AIPAC encouraged its supporters to contact members of Congress to register their opposition.
    — Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of register
Verb
  • He was booked on suspicion of two misdemeanor charges, pedestrian under the influence of drugs or alcohol and resisting or obstructing officers.
    — Alex Brizee July 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • Sacramento police said the neighbor will be booked on suspicion of felony assault once he is released from the hospital.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of book
Verb
  • According to court records, Gabriel Hostin is scheduled to appear in New Rochelle City Court on July 31.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Fast forward to July’s heatwave and Senate Republicans are scrambling to schedule a floor vote.
    — Cleve Mesidor, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of schedule

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