as in to enrol
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 The Memphis native, who previously completed the technology training, is now matriculating through workforce readiness training. Gary Estwick, The Tennessean, 10 Apr. 2024 Mangione matriculated to the University of Pennsylvania after high school, majoring in computer science for his bachelor’s degree and computer and information sciences in a simultaneous master’s, according to a university spokesperson. Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024 Minnesota matriculated the ball up the field, converted a 40-yard field goal and sealed a 30-27 win over the Chicago Bears. Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024 The two right-handed changeup artists were drafted a year apart but matriculated simultaneously through the Los Angeles Dodgers minor-league system, each achieving premium prospect status. Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for matriculate

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“Matriculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matriculate. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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