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as in to enroll
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 to log
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 to enter
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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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I'm not registering what you're saying
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as in registrar
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 list
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 register
Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
This change reduces volatility and extends wear time, allowing the patchouli to register steadily rather than peaking early and wearing off.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Both Tom Thumb and Albertson stores have added more staff this week for stocking and checking out customers at the registers.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
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Availability Available nationwide except for businesses registered in Nevada or North Dakota.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
This change reduces volatility and extends wear time, allowing the patchouli to register steadily rather than peaking early and wearing off.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
The brain registers cool colors more slowly than warm colors—like reds, yellows, and oranges—so walls painted in cool colors seem to move away from the eye.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2026
Both Tom Thumb and Albertson stores have added more staff this week for stocking and checking out customers at the registers.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2026
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The college, the largest two-year college in the state, is reporting a total of 8,414 students enrolled for academic credit as of Tuesday, the 11th day of classes for the 2026 spring semester, according to a Tuesday news release.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Republican leaders had hoped to avoid another shutdown after last fall’s 43-day closure that revolved around Democrats’ insistence on extending federal subsidies that make health coverage more affordable for those enrolled in the Affordable Care Act marketplace.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Playing five games over the course of three days, Willis logged three goals and two assists.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Engram logged one or zero catches four times over the course of the season and logged three or fewer targets on six different occasions.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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Airbus has already indicated that its next-generation single-aisle aircraft, expected to enter service in the second half of the 2030s, could feature an open-fan engine.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Feb. 2026
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Philon, who entered the game averaging 22 points, finished with 14.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Used by more than just psychiatrists, the DSM is considered the very foundation of how mental health issues are understood.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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Minas Panagiotakis / Getty Images MONTREAL — Cole Caufield arrived for his on-air interview between the second and third periods Tuesday night understanding the exact situation in which his Montreal Canadiens found themselves.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Agents detained one observer as others blew whistles, yelled at them, and recorded video on their phones.—
Yahya Abou-Ghazala,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The alumni recorded a 6-0 win in that inaugural scrimmage against the current players.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Jan. 2026
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Jackson was not listed on the Pulaski County jail's roster Sunday night.—
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arkansasonline.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Alex Sarr’s status The Wizards are listing second-year center Alex Sarr as questionable for Sunday’s game due to right calf soreness.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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About 80 warming centers were opened across the state, known as one of the nation's poorest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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In other words, getting hit by the single most energetic particle presently known in all the Universe would have no noticeable effect on you at all.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Jan. 2026
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The proposal allowed each lawmaker to bring two staff members and the meeting would not be transcribed, according to the committee.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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What was said was not recorded or transcribed.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Register.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/register. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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