WAIT-LISTING Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

wait-listing

verb

present participle of wait-list

as in enrolling

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Republican lawmakers have attempted several times to restrict the ability of undocumented immigrants from enrolling in higher education institutions in Florida, but have failed to pass legislation as recently as the 2026 legislative session.

— Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
And joining them this week at practice, after just enrolling this summer, is a freshman wideout who some believe will be the best of the bunch, top-60 recruit Boobie Feaster.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of enrolling

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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
Stram talking about 65 Toss Power Trap and matriculating the ball down field was gold.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026

Definition of matriculating

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The Idaho Transportation Department, whose Division of Motor Vehicles is tasked with registering the e-motorcycles and issuing driver’s licenses, has struggled to provide clear statewide guidance on what riders need to do to follow the law.

— Rose Evans August 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2026
Owners are responsible for registering and updating microchip details.

— Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of registering

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And there are many more crashes, with the NYPD listing 560 crashes with e-bikes and 795 with standup scooters so far this year.

— New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
And in June another FCC listing citing an A05216 wearable was already earmarked to represent the Enduro 4, leaving the Fenix 9 as the most likely candidate for this new mystery device.

— Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of listing

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