ENLISTMENT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

enlistment

noun

Definition of enlistment

as in enrollment

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as in recruitment

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Recent Examples of enlistment All seven members returned to group activities last year following their mandatory military enlistment in their home country of South Korea to world on a new album. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026 Earlier this week, the Knesset passed two bills that effectively halt the enlistment of ultra-Orthodox men in the military in an attempt to ensure ultra-Orthodox parties join Netanyahu’s coalition in the next government. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 The Battle of Rhode Island Association says the General Assembly passed legislation which officially allowed for the enlistment of Black and Native American soldiers in February of 1778. — Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 4 July 2026 The film chronicles the popular singer Jeong Dong-won during his final arena performance and preparations prior to his mandatory military enlistment. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 June 2026 Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel on Monday, blocking roads and trains and setting cars on fire to protest mandatory enlistment in Israel’s military. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 The skilled trades are a viable, but often overlooked, option for veterans looking to transition out of their enlistment. — Rose Van Alstine, Fortune, 26 May 2026 Marine recruits raised their right hands and took the oath of enlistment, choosing to serve on a day already steeped in meaning. — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 25 May 2026 The minimum age of enlistment during the War of 1812 was eighteen. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 25 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlistment

Noun

Over this same period, the total enrollment of Tarrant districts across all grades has fallen.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
In his interview with the board, Villalobos addressed issues like enrollment decline, reading proficiency, school safety, curriculum, achievement gaps and more.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Definition of enrollment

Noun

City councilors also pushed forward a probe to examine Boston Police Department staffing, retirements, forced overtime, recruitment strategies and more in April.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026
New manager Xabi Alonso has already overseen the recruitment of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117m and Marco Palestra from Atalanta.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of recruitment

Noun

The halftime show performers BTS (co-headliner) The popular K-pop group returns after military conscription forced its multi-year hiatus.

— Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Oleksandr Merezhko, a lawmaker with Zelenskyy's party, told NPR Zelenskyy fired Fedorov because the 35-year old minister clashed with old-school military generals and due to his controversial reforms on military conscription.

— Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 16 July 2026

Definition of conscription

Noun

That conversation led her to create her own employment application, organize hiring events and interview prospective employees.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
The more consequential ambition is to connect women not only to each other, but also to the employment, entrepreneurial and commercial opportunities surrounding one of the world’s fastest-growing sports.

— Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of employment

Noun

As part of his petition, Kohberger also filed a motion and affidavit in support of appointment of counsel.

— Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
The design was part of the couturier’s debut presentation with the Italian luxury fashion house, following his appointment to the artistic director position in March 2025.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Definition of appointment

Noun

Of all the peculiar assignments a newspaper reporter can undertake, writing advance obituaries for local notables who are still very much alive is one of the strangest.

— Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
When asked about the complexity of Spagnuolo’s nickel assignment, Canady expressed confidence based on his diverse college experience.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026

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