as in induction
the practice of ordering people by law to serve in the armed forces
At the outbreak of war, young people knew they would soon face conscription into the army. a campaign to end conscription
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The archive photos below are filled with snapshots that tell the story – new soliders after the country's first peacetime conscription, the push to buy defense bonds and the celebration on Monument Circle after Japan's surrender.
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Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 24 Nov. 2025
The Supreme Court ruled last year that the arrangement was unconstitutional, ordering the government to pass a new conscription law.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
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Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 24 Nov. 2025
The Supreme Court ruled last year that the arrangement was unconstitutional, ordering the government to pass a new conscription law.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2025
As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscription
Noun
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Vanlab includes a portable single-hob induction cooker that campers can plug directly into the PV5's electrical socket to take advantage of the van's vehicle-to-load capability.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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In May 2025, not long after meeting with the president, Manfred removed Pete Rose from MLB’s ineligible list, a major turn of events that posthumously made Rose eligible for Hall of Fame induction.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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This wouldn't replace traditional asset recruitment, obviously.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Scott said the One Big Beautiful Bill Act funds 5,000 more CBP officers, 3,000 Border Patrol agents and 200 air and marine agents, but also includes money for recruitment and retention.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The money would be used for general city services such as emergency services, parks and sidewalk repairs, according to a draft ballot measure.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Campbell’s 32 5/8-inch arm length — considered short for a left tackle — was the subject of scrutiny during last year’s pre-draft process.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Denmark sought to increase the number of young people in the military by extending compulsory enlistment to women for the first time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Denmark sought to increase the number of young people in the military by extending compulsory enlistment to women for the first time.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Conscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscription. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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