ENLIST (IN) Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

enlist (in)

verb

in-ˈlist

Definition of enlist (in)

as in to join

to become a member of young men and women were enlisting in the navy in greater numbers

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Actress Mariska Hargitay, who joined Swift courtside at Madison Square Garden during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, appears to have one notable gap in her Broadway schedule.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Carr may be joining the Lakers at the exact right moment as the team — with the investment and guidance from big brother organization the Dodgers — will expand weight room, treatment and sports science resources in its facility.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of join

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The early returns were surprising for a candidate who had entered the race with little name recognition but, by Election Day, had become an unlikely figure in the increasingly bitter contest between the two Democrats.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Once the moon enters Taurus, however, the pace slows down, and the need for stability takes precedence.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Definition of enter

Verb

The 27-year-old sat out of the match against Australia but rejoined the team for their group play finale against Turkey.

— Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
However, Cazorla recovered from his injury issues to end his career, first rejoining Villarreal in 2018, before a three-year stint in Qatar with Al-Sadd and then ending his career at Oviedo.

— Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 2 July 2026

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