enlisting
Definitions
Noun
- The act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
Verb
- Join the military
- Hire for work or assistance
- Engage somebody to enter the army
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "enlisting".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | encouraging | 4 | 23 |
| 2 | enabling | 4 | 13 |
| 3 | enduring | 3 | 10 |
| 4 | enchanting | 3 | 9 |
| 5 | enforcing | 3 | 5 |
| 6 | embracing | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | enclosing | 3 | 1 |
| 8 | endorsing | 3 | 1 |
| 9 | enhancing | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | embarking | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | entreating | 3 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "enlisting".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | existing | 3 | 60 |
| 2 | listening | 3 | 39 |
| 3 | testing | 2 | 32 |
| 4 | listing | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | insisting | 3 | 6 |
| 6 | enlist | 2 | 5 |
| 7 | resisting | 3 | 4 |
| 8 | enlightening | 4 | 3 |
| 9 | uniting | 3 | 2 |
| 10 | listings | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | reuniting | 4 | 1 |
| 12 | relishing | 3 | 1 |
| 13 | enclosing | 3 | 1 |
| 14 | eclipsing | 3 | 1 |
| 15 | delisting | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | ensing | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | elting | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | eliciting | 4 | 0 |
| 19 | vesting | 2 | 0 |
| 20 | venting | 2 | 0 |
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Words that contain the same consonants as the term "enlisting".
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Term
Definitions: 4
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 11
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
Enlisting ROI to Better Align Academic Credentials and Workforce Needs
Feb 12, 2026 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Feb 12, 2026 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Too old to join the Army? New rules raise enlistment age to 42
Mar 25, 2026 Austin American-Statesman
Mar 25, 2026 Austin American-Statesman
Rangers risk being 'priced out' of attempted transfer return for ex fan favourite
Jul 15, 2026 GlasgowWorld
Jul 15, 2026 GlasgowWorld
Recruiter told students that enlisting can lead to Green Cards for parents
Jan 21, 2026 Task & Purpose
Jan 21, 2026 Task & Purpose
Asking Eric: We gave a relative money for enlisting. Shouldn’t he return it after changing his mind?
Jun 8, 2026 PennLive.com
Jun 8, 2026 PennLive.com
Exclusive: Wiretaps Show Suspects In Ukraine Corruption Case Discussed Enlisting Lawmaker
Jun 12, 2026 Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Jun 12, 2026 Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty