CONSCRIBED Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

conscribed

verb

past tense of conscribe

as in drafted

to pick especially for required military service young men worried about whether they would be conscribed to fight in this latest conflict

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Smith, who is from Alabama, was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft after a four-year college career that included stints at East Mississippi Community College and the University of Kentucky.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
After being drafted by the Mets in the first round in 2024, Benge gave up pitching to focus on his development as a position player.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

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At a science standards adoption in Texas in 2021, an oil and gas industry group recruited volunteers to participate in the process.

— Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Tottenham have recruited six players, all of whom played in the Premier League last season.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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