as in drafted
to pick especially for required military service
was conscripted into the army shortly after turning 18
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Recent Examples of conscripted
Originally used to transport onions and other goods, the Medina was conscripted to assist America’s World War II efforts.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Produced from 1952 through 1984, the bygone-era T-28C Trojan shown here was on active duty in Vietnam, though it has now been conscripted as a trainer for fighter pilots, according to the National Naval Aviation Museum.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Produced from 1952 through 1984, the bygone-era T-28C Trojan shown here was on active duty in Vietnam, though it has now been conscripted as a trainer for fighter pilots, according to the National Naval Aviation Museum.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscripted
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The 20-year-old is familiar with pressure, having been the youngest player in history to be drafted into the NWSL.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Johnson wants the inquiry to remain with the House Oversight Committee and has drafted a resolution directing the panel to publicly release its findings when ready.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Former Rangers goalkeeping coach Colin Stewart was recruited this summer as goalkeeper development and pathway lead — a key link between the academy and senior set-ups.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Cassellius has since recruited new leaders over operations, human resources, communications and academics.—
Rory Linnane,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Conscripted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscripted. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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