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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  • Under president of baseball operations Nick Krall and his predecessor, Dick Williams, the Reds have prioritized drafting and developing pitching.
    — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • Before drafting the future four-time MVP, the Cavaliers had a valuation of $222 million in 2003, according to Statista.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of drafting
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  • Ezell was integral in recruiting him out of James Clemens High School in Madison, Alabama.
    — Noah Vinsky July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
  • Candidates hoping to replace Platner have been recruiting delegates who will vote for them at the convention.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of recruiting
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“Conscribing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscribing. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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