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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  • The proposal to stop drafting prep players is based purely on economics.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • McCarthy, who's looking to prove the Vikings didn't make a massive mistake by drafting him 10th overall in 2024, is banking on momentum and familiarity with the system to give him an advantage over Murray.
    — Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of drafting
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  • But there’s also room for a couple of 3 stars, as the Super 11 is more about high school star power than recruiting ranking.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That's right, Curt Cignetti just changed the entire dynamic of Hoosier recruiting with a commitment from one Monshun Sales, a five-star wideout hailing from nearby Indianapolis.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of recruiting
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“Conscribing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscribing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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