enrolls (in)

verb

present tense third-person singular of enroll (in)
as in joins
to become a member of she enrolled in the Democratic Party after being a Republican for most of her life

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enrolls (in)
  1. joins
  2. enters
  3. rejoins
Verb
  • The butler’s pantry joins the kitchen and formal dining room and features a Sub-Zero wine refrigerator and built-ins.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Tonight marks the Academy Museum’s sixth annual gala in Los Angeles, where Bieber joins other A-listers—including honorees Colman Domingo and Charlize Theron and special performer Taylor Swift—to celebrate cinema.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of joins
Verb
  • As California enters peak wildfire season, wildfire safety is top of mind for many homeowners.
    — Steve Large, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • New Orleans enters its Week 6 matchup with the New York Giants on a three-game losing streak.
    — Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of enters
Verb
  • Taylor Rapp rejoins Broncos Veteran safety Taylor Rapp signed with the Broncos’ practice squad Monday.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The exec rejoins his former Netflix boss Peter Friedlander, now head of global TV at Amazon MGM Studios.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of rejoins
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“Enrolls (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enrolls%20%28in%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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