enlisted (in)

verb

Definition of enlisted (in)next
past tense of enlist (in)
as in enrolled (in)
to become a member of young men and women were enlisting in the navy in greater numbers

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  1. joined
  2. entered
  3. rejoined
Verb
  • They are joined by safeties Josh Metellus, Harrison Smith and Cam Bynum, the team's three leading tacklers.
    Steve Silverman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • He is based in Jersey City and joined Forbes in 2022.
    Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of joined
Verb
  • Founded by singer-songwriter Rihanna, the cosmetics brand entered the market with 40 foundation shades, effectively throwing down the gauntlet to an industry that had historically alienated women of color by limiting its palette to lighter skin tones.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Also noting that as more ATS platforms entered the market, separate connections to each ATS meant multiple processes for broker dealers and money managers.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of entered
Verb
  • Curry rejoined with a four-point lead.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • So others play on in the Cup, while the Heat have rejoined the real season already in progress.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of rejoined
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“Enlisted (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enlisted%20%28in%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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