matriculate
verb (used with object)
to enroll in a college or university as a candidate for a degree.
matriculating
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present participleof matriculate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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After all, we’re on a planet where the city of Rome has been continually inhabited for 2,700 years, and the University of Bologna has been matriculating students for 938.
From Slate ● Jul. 4, 2026
The total number of black and Hispanic students matriculating at law schools has risen more than 5% over the past two years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
“Basically, fall of 2021 saw Indian students from two consecutive application years matriculating at the same time.”
From Washington Times ● Sep. 15, 2022
Note: Hyde will return as Orioles manager in 2022, a season in which many of the organization's top prospects should begin matriculating to the majors, according to a person with direct knowledge of the agreement.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 23, 2021
It is also possible that Father Zimmermann caused you to stop matriculating for the reason perhaps that your convent lacks funds to pay the tuition.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
