as in drafting
to pick especially for required military service
was conscripted into the army shortly after turning 18
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Recent Examples of conscripting
When your security relies on annually conscripting around 24,000 young people and sending them out into the Arctic hinterland, providing a strong sense of support — of home — isn’t mere kind-heartedness.
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Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
The minister has previously accused Ukraine of forcibly conscripting members of a roughly 75,000-strong community of ethnic Hungarians residing in the western Ukrainian region of Zakarpattia.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
The minister has previously accused Ukraine of forcibly conscripting members of a roughly 75,000-strong community of ethnic Hungarians residing in the western Ukrainian region of Zakarpattia.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Louis Vuitton celebrated the centenary of its brown and gold patterned canvas back in 1996, famously conscripting designers including Helmut Lang, Romeo Gigli, Vivienne Westwood, Azzedine Alaïa and Sybilla to design bags or travel pieces.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
Major chunks of each episode are devoted to Game of Thrones–style palace intrigue, with Queen Eleanor (Connie Nielsen) conscripting Marian into spy service.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025
Some experts have suggested that conscripting more women could solve South Korea’s problem, which the Defense Ministry has not ruled out.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
The minister has previously accused Ukraine of forcibly conscripting members of a roughly 75,000-strong community of ethnic Hungarians residing in the western Ukrainian region of Zakarpattia.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Mar. 2026
The minister has previously accused Ukraine of forcibly conscripting members of a roughly 75,000-strong community of ethnic Hungarians residing in the western Ukrainian region of Zakarpattia.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Louis Vuitton celebrated the centenary of its brown and gold patterned canvas back in 1996, famously conscripting designers including Helmut Lang, Romeo Gigli, Vivienne Westwood, Azzedine Alaïa and Sybilla to design bags or travel pieces.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
Major chunks of each episode are devoted to Game of Thrones–style palace intrigue, with Queen Eleanor (Connie Nielsen) conscripting Marian into spy service.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025
Some experts have suggested that conscripting more women could solve South Korea’s problem, which the Defense Ministry has not ruled out.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscripting
Verb
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But why does anyone think drafting Darryn Peterson would change everything—or anything?—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Pro clubs have also gone through the first wave of free agency, and aside from quarterback Malik Willis, the Dolphins haven’t signed any player of the caliber to deter them from drafting at any other position.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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The process for starting a local LifeWise includes steps like gathering signatures from the community, forming a steering committee, requesting the local school district’s approval and ultimately recruiting and training a local team to facilitate it, according to the organization’s website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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If re-elected, Bolin plans to focus on recruiting and retaining high-quality educators, maintaining a strong financial position and ensuring every student, staff and family feels a sense of belonging within the school’s buildings.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Conscripting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscripting. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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