MATRICULATE Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

matriculate

verb

mə-ˈtri-kyə-ˌlāt

Definition of matriculate

as in to enroll

to add (a person) to a list or roll as a participant or member the college matriculated 1000 students for the fall semester

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Recent Examples of matriculate 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 Way matriculated through Kansas City’s minor-league system. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026 In terms of how customers matriculate through NetJets’ product segments, Gallagher says its 25-hour jet cards and leases currently account for about 15% of its flying. — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 5 June 2026 Students matriculate through grades without demonstrating a real mastery of standard. — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for matriculate

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Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK very soon, with their children enrolled in British schools, which begin their new years in September.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Does that mean Ole Miss would accommodate Dae'Quan Wright, knowing he's not enrolled in school?

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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