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enlisting

Definition of enlistingnext
present participle of enlist

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Verb
  • San Jose celebrated another set of sports heroes Thursday night at SAP Center, inducting the 30th class into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Mayor Josh Huddlestun administered the oath of office, officially inducting the recruits into the department.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Russia has been pounding Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with drones and missiles in recent weeks, employing a tactic used in previous winters.
    Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Local productions shifted away from sweeping narratives toward stories reflecting everyday life, employing diverse visual styles and genres to meet varied audience preferences.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Most Americans who rely on health insurance through the Affordable Care Act—known as Obamacare—will begin enrolling for 2026 coverage on Saturday.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Check with the provider before enrolling.
    Layla Melendez, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Still, the study’s findings challenge the emphasis on early signs of high performance that elite schools, conservatories and youth sport academies often look for when recruiting talent.
    Jake Angelo, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Players with lots of recruiting stars next to their names and coaches with lots of zeroes on their paychecks.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Colmar marked its 100th anniversary in 2023 conscripting artist and streetwear darling Joshua Vides for its centennial capsule.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Some experts have suggested that conscripting more women could solve South Korea’s problem, which the Defense Ministry has not ruled out.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Since 2022, numerous campuses have added new safety features – such as installing more cameras on campus and hiring additional police officers – while also working to strengthen their relationships with federal and local law enforcement, according to Inside Higher Ed.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The defense lawyer had long since moved on from the Rideout case to defend other clients, including one accused of hiring someone to kill his former wife.
    Sarah Weinman, Rolling Stone, 9 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The signature lumber is low-maintenance and resists staining, fading, and retaining moisture — even in coastal and harsh climates.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The contemporary hull is designed to maximize openness while retaining a close connection with water.
    Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Five years later, as their families were facing challenges in establishing residency and matriculating their children into the public school system, a volunteer organization in south Florida waged an advocacy campaign on their behalf.
    Miriam Pensack, The Dial, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The final year involves matriculating into and completing UCI’s MPAc Program.
    Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Enlisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlisting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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