wait-listed

verb

past tense of wait-list
as in enrolled

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  1. enrolled
  2. matriculated
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  • The analysis drew on 864 dogs enrolled in the multi-year, nationwide Dog Aging Project, giving researchers one of the largest genetic datasets ever gathered on canine aging.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
  • My mom enrolled as a junior at Hollywood High School and took care of the house—cleaning, reheating frozen chicken pot pies, and making sure everyone did their homework.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
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  • The little silk scarf trend found its way onto the runway with spring 2026 collections and has matriculated to such retail brands as Abercrombie and Fitch, among others.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Shortly before Salinger matriculated, a cadet fell to his death from an academy window under suspicious circumstances.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of matriculated
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