ENLISTS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

enlists

verb

present tense third-person singular of enlist

as in inducts

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The Hall of Fame inducts one of the largest classes in its history.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts both non-performers and performers alike each year.

— Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026

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The company has invested more than $2 billion in the Lansing facility since 2022 and currently employs about 900 people there.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
Green said the nonprofit sector employs almost 10% of California’s workforce and generates more than $450 billion in annual revenue, about a third of which comes from public grants and contracts.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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Conflict can arise when one parent enrolls a child in an activity without considering its effect on the other parent’s work schedule, parenting time or financial obligations.

— Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
Singapore enrolls first-time visitors’ facial, iris, and fingerprint biometrics.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of enrolls

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The star, playing an unnamed Narrator, recruits audience members to help act out a story about grief, as her character recounts her mother’s depression and suicide attempts.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Every surrogate should have her own independent lawyer paid for by the agency that recruits her.

— Arthur L. Caplan, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of recruits

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The generally low-impact activity engages multiple muscle groups while providing both cardiovascular and strength-building benefits.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Brand clarity is established before a prospect even engages, positioning a company ahead of competitors in crowded categories.

— Matt Overman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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