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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The Pacers drafted Peter after a very strong three-point shooting season at Liberty University in 2024-25.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
His position group already featured Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux; the team also drafted versatile defender Arvell Reese in the spring.

— Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 21 July 2026

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Bishop recalled being doubted as a quarterback and recruited to play another position.

— Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 30 July 2026
The smugglers sometimes recruited their clients into the network to pay off their costs, prosecutors said, or persuaded them to make testimonial videos for prospective border crossers.

— Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026

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