conscribes

present tense third-person singular of conscribe
as in drafts
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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Verb
  • The team that drafts him and bets on his talent and track record of scoring will take some risk as a result.
    Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 3 June 2026
  • At the beginning of each year, Khare drafts up a list of her craziest concepts for episodes.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
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  • The two-year entry level training program recruits recent college graduates for positions nationwide and overseas including the Corps’ Europe and Pacific locations.
    Brandi Bufford, USA Today, 2 June 2026
  • Forming each letter recruits the brain in ways tapping a key doesn’t.
    Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
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“Conscribes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscribes. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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