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verb

Definition of registernext
1
as in to enroll
to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member please register me for the yoga class

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2
as in to log
to make a written note of the management registered her complaint in their log and promised to get back to her in a week

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3
as in to enter
to put (someone or something) on a list I have to register my new car when I renew my driver's license

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4
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of I'm not registering what you're saying

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register

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noun (1)

as in registrar
an official whose job is to keep records ask the county register for a copy of your birth certificate

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register

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noun (2)

ˈre-jə-stər How to pronounce register (audio)
as in list
a record of a series of items (as names or titles) usually arranged according to some system check the voter register to see if it has my current party affiliation

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Recent Examples of register
Verb
The Americans controlled possession and were the more aggressive side, registering five chances on goal to just one from Bosnia and Herzegovina. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 Healthcare registers the effects of climate catastrophes, ecosystem failures and food shortages that also fuel political and social crises. — Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Noun
Dior dresses the players for every official appearance—not as a sponsorship decoration but as a statement of aesthetic register. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Grill, uncovered, turning often, until charred in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thighs and/or drumsticks registers 160°, about 5 minutes more. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for register
Recent Examples of Synonyms for register
  1. enroll
  2. log
  3. enter
  4. understand
  5. registrar
  6. list
  7. record
  8. know
Verb
  • Hill honed her skills in 2016 by enrolling at the College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education in Santa Clarita, California.
    — Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Kasheena McKee-Kimbrough enrolled her son, Kireh, in summer camp at ALM Sports Bradenton to help prepare him for voluntary prekindergarten in the fall, according to WTVG and Action News 5.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of enroll
Verb
  • The cameras silently log the movements of millions of vehicles every day, building a digital trail that can reveal where someone lives, works and spends their time.
    — Reed Williams, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
  • The crime drama was renewed for a second season last year after logging Paramount+’s second biggest launch for an original series behind Landman.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of log
Verb
  • As luxury travel continues shifting toward experiences that prioritize authenticity over excess, wine country may be entering a new era—one where the bottle remains the starting point, but no longer the entire story.
    — Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • King concluded that Saulter was in a conspiracy to get King removed from office, and directed Arriola to view recordings of other cameras in the office to determine who was entering the offices of Saulter and Goodloe.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of enter
Verb
  • When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
    — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • However, it is rarely used on mainstream weather maps and by TV meteorologists, who favor the heat index that has long reigned supreme and is easily understood by the public.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of understand
Noun
  • Dean Logan, the head of the Los Angeles County registrar-recorder/county clerk’s office, said his office is fighting to contain a wave of election misinformation, including some that is amplified by the White House.
    — Ana Ceballos Follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • More voters registered Voter registration was up this year from the last primary, data from the county registrar show.
    — Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2026
Definition of registrar
Noun
  • Tops on that list is the late Grateful Dead founder Bob Weir — who died in January at 78 — as a model for a band staying fearless and uncompromising.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • That list includes Swift's longtime pal Ed Sheeran, who is evidently in New York already.
    — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of list
Verb
  • In France, more than 1,000 excess deaths were recorded during the heat spell, according to the country’s national public health agency.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The person recording the incident briefly turned the camera away after the blast.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of record
Verb
  • Cape Verde 40-year-old goalkeeper Josimar Jose Evora Dias, also known as Vozinha, became a fan favorite along the way.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • Sometimes there is a fine line between being a hero or a bum, but Dave has been able to negotiate that line, because players trust him, and the players know that Dave cares about them and their families.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of know

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“Register.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/register. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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