conscribing

verb

present participle of conscribe
as in drafting
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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  1. drafting
  2. recruiting
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  • Looking up an account, drafting a reminder, changing payment terms and sending a message are different actions with different consequences.
    — Lloyd Marino, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Such an approach could resonate more deeply with voters, according to several groups and individuals who have been drafting oversight plans and advising members of Congress.
    — Justin Papp,Garrett Downs,Megan Cassella, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of drafting
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  • That represents a maximum of $50,000 as an incentive for small businesses to provide health insurance, which would help in recruiting new employees.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Lee came into the race seeking a full term as Oakland mayor and highlighting her administration's work on reducing crime and recruiting more police officers.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of recruiting
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“Conscribing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscribing. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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