How to Use enlist in a Sentence

enlist

verb

• He enlisted in the cause of world peace.
• I enlisted the help of our neighbors.
• We enlisted the services of a professional.
• We enlisted all available resources.
• After graduating, I enlisted in the navy.
• They enlisted several new recruits.
• They're enlisting volunteers for an experiment.
• Grab all your glassware, enlist your most generous guests to each bring a bottle, then compare and contrast.
  — Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 17 Nov. 2022
• And television was a very counterintuitive medium to enlist as an aid in this process.
  — Robert English, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2022
• Soledad would like to see companies that enlist experienced directors from certain groups make way for new blood.
  — Nick Rockel, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2022
• Earlier in October, the band and their agency Hybe said that all the band members would enlist.
  — Patrick Frater, Variety, 13 Dec. 2022
• Dogs try other ways to enlist human assistance, too—mostly barking or nudging—but eye contact is the go-to device.
  — Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 17 Sep. 2024
• Shuster was too nearsighted to enlist in the military during World War II.
  — Richard Galant, CNN, 13 Nov. 2022
• Neighbors allows video doorbell owners to post clips online, and police officers can enlist the help of residents in investigations.
  — Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2022
• On the production side, Drake enlists folks from across the map.
  — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 6 Oct. 2023
• Jin was first to enlist, followed by J-Hope and now Suga.
  — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2023
• Jin, who turns the big 3-0 in December, is the first member to enlist.
  — Vulture, 17 Feb. 2023
• The tour enlists a team of experts to narrate each spot’s story.
  — Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
• In 2006, Cher enlisted Julien’s, which had a half-dozen employees, to run a sale.
  — Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
• The four members are the last of the group’s seven to enlist, and are expected to be on hiatus until 2025.
  — Lauren Alvarez, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
• Watch for Grandpa-style behaviors in your kids, and enlist your husband to do the same.
  — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2023
• Cece enlists help from her friends and all of the parents to pull off the biggest surprise of all—a musical!
  — Sari Hitchins, Parents, 16 Aug. 2024
• To keep the guests from panicking, Hayley enlists some of her friends and co-workers to keep the death a secret.
  — oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2023
• Most people — including a nephew who reached 18 and wants to enlist — know what’s at stake.
  — Kostiantyn Khudov, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2023
• Henri had tried to enlist, twice, but he was rejected: too old (46) and a weak heart.
  — Sebastian Smee, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2023
• The body has made great strikes in enlisting the private sector.
  — Peter Vanham, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2023
• One is to bake and cook ahead, enlisting the help of a few capable friends to also prep in advance.
  — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 19 July 2024
• Chris enlists the help of Kendra, who has a lot to say about the art of a delicious yet efficient midday meal at home.
  — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 15 Aug. 2024
• Over the last decade, airlines upped the ante on their dining, enlisting celebrity chefs, like Air France with Daniel Boulud.
  — Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2023
• Armstrong and Brittain were enlisted after the musicians joined Linkin Park in the studio during a series of informal sessions.
  — Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 27 Sep 2024