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as in enrolls
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 records
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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as in enters
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 knows
to have a clear idea of
I'm not registering what you're saying
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as in registrars
an official whose job is to keep records
ask the county register for a copy of your birth certificate
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as in lists
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 registers
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Having a government agency that automatically registers millions of young Americans for military service seems like unnecessary overreach.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
For many Americans, the number barely registers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Former state Controller Betty Yee lacks voter appeal despite deep government knowledge, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond shows no traction in the gubernatorial race, and former legislator Ian Calderon barely registers in polling.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
This is a part of the brain that registers pleasurable rewards.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Registration is $50 for anyone who registers in February and increases to $60 on March 1, its website says.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Cook, whisking constantly, until eggs are warm to the touch (or when a thermometer registers about 85°F), about 1 minute.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Broil, without flipping, until browned and the center registers 150 degrees for medium-well, 8 to 10 minutes.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Andrew Behar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2023, the schoolhouse moved to its current spot on West Fond du Lac Street, prompting reapplications to the historic registers.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The presentation is muddied a bit by the strong bass and lack of stereo separation, which crowds the lower registers (something that’s not helped by the recording's acoustics).
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The romance between her and Mario is a wisp of a thing that barely registers.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
These deep-ocean predators swim through near-freezing Arctic waters at a pace that barely registers.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Arrange pork chops on top of vegetables and continue to roast until pork registers 145 degrees and vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through roasting.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Your direct gaze registers as a threat signal.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
His pro-working-class mantras focused on affordability and child and health care support funded by enforcing corporate tax code while closing loopholes exploited by billionaires registers politically to the left of Thompson, a moderate Democrat.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
In fact, Yellowknife registers up to 240 nights of northern lights a year.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Having a government agency that automatically registers millions of young Americans for military service seems like unnecessary overreach.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
For many Americans, the number barely registers.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Former state Controller Betty Yee lacks voter appeal despite deep government knowledge, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond shows no traction in the gubernatorial race, and former legislator Ian Calderon barely registers in polling.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
This is a part of the brain that registers pleasurable rewards.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Registration is $50 for anyone who registers in February and increases to $60 on March 1, its website says.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Cook, whisking constantly, until eggs are warm to the touch (or when a thermometer registers about 85°F), about 1 minute.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Broil, without flipping, until browned and the center registers 150 degrees for medium-well, 8 to 10 minutes.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
Why invest trillions in hospitals, pharmaceuticals, or medical research if the outcome—people living longer, healthier lives—registers as meaningless?
—Andrew Behar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
In 2023, the schoolhouse moved to its current spot on West Fond du Lac Street, prompting reapplications to the historic registers.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The presentation is muddied a bit by the strong bass and lack of stereo separation, which crowds the lower registers (something that’s not helped by the recording's acoustics).
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
The romance between her and Mario is a wisp of a thing that barely registers.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
These deep-ocean predators swim through near-freezing Arctic waters at a pace that barely registers.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Arrange pork chops on top of vegetables and continue to roast until pork registers 145 degrees and vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes, rotating baking sheet halfway through roasting.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Your direct gaze registers as a threat signal.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
His pro-working-class mantras focused on affordability and child and health care support funded by enforcing corporate tax code while closing loopholes exploited by billionaires registers politically to the left of Thompson, a moderate Democrat.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for registers
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Cherry Creek, the state’s fourth-largest K-12 school district, enrolls 51,844 students and operates under a $840 million budget.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Maryland enrolls more than 880,000 students in its public schools, according to the Maryland State Department of Education.—
Claudia Nachtigal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2026
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Yet the banking records themselves often do not explicitly name top officials—leaving investigators to rely on timing, context and associated transactions.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Peterson’s lawyer said in court records the fateful day will forever follow Peterson, who was a teenaged adult at the time.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Today, as the latest conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel enters its fifth week, nations like India and Mexico are looking at the Brazilian model as a blueprint for energy security.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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By mapping the overall snow depth in the entire basin, researchers can better estimate the annual quantity and timing of meltwater release that enters the Salt River system.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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One of her assistant coaches is Wendale Farrow, who knows Sacramento well.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The show's official website lists several nearby parking garages for attendees.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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This distinction was missing both from popular discourse, the academics felt, and from an influential definition of antisemitism associated with the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance, which lists numerous examples of antisemitism related to criticism of Israel.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The system includes theft alerts, wireless software updates, an anti-wheelie function for technical climbs, and automatic jump detection that logs air time for riders tracking their progression.—
Omar Kardoudi
March 30,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2026
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Yes, Luma can recognize up to 10 cats and logs each of their activity individually.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The video indexes temporal compression—not historical eventfulness or developmental logic but monotonous repetition, endurance without transformation.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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And to have a guy like him who understands what the competition looks like on the floor, but is still here to kind of enhance the environment, help celebrate his teammates, give his teammates wisdom.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Familiar with the Final Four spotlight, UCLA remains focused inward and understands the importance of turning off the noise from outside their circle, Jaquez said.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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