as in drafting
to pick especially for required military service
was conscripted into the army shortly after turning 18
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Recent Examples of conscripting
Veramonteforte, the sartorial atelier established by design veteran Massimo Monteforte in 2023, has launched its first ready-to-wear capsule, conscripting marquee partners for the occasion.
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Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
At the same time, he’s tasked with conscripting 150 of his workers for Vladimir Putin’s war machine.
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Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Since seizing power in a 2022 coup, Burkina Faso’s junta has cracked down on political dissent and journalists, shutting down independent media outlets and forcibly conscripting dissidents into the army to fight Islamic militants.
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ABC News,
6 May 2026
When your security relies on annually conscripting around 24,000 young people and sending them out into the Arctic hinterland, providing a strong sense of support — of home — isn’t mere kind-heartedness.
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Liam Denning,
Bloomberg,
12 Mar. 2026
The minister has previously accused Ukraine of forcibly conscripting members of a roughly 75,000-strong community of ethnic Hungarians residing in the western Ukrainian region of Zakarpattia.
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Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
Major chunks of each episode are devoted to Game of Thrones–style palace intrigue, with Queen Eleanor (Connie Nielsen) conscripting Marian into spy service.
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Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 Dec. 2025
Some experts have suggested that conscripting more women could solve South Korea’s problem, which the Defense Ministry has not ruled out.
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Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
19 June 2026
At the same time, he’s tasked with conscripting 150 of his workers for Vladimir Putin’s war machine.
—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Since seizing power in a 2022 coup, Burkina Faso’s junta has cracked down on political dissent and journalists, shutting down independent media outlets and forcibly conscripting dissidents into the army to fight Islamic militants.
—
ABC News,
6 May 2026
When your security relies on annually conscripting around 24,000 young people and sending them out into the Arctic hinterland, providing a strong sense of support — of home — isn’t mere kind-heartedness.
—
Liam Denning,
Bloomberg,
12 Mar. 2026
The minister has previously accused Ukraine of forcibly conscripting members of a roughly 75,000-strong community of ethnic Hungarians residing in the western Ukrainian region of Zakarpattia.
—
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
Major chunks of each episode are devoted to Game of Thrones–style palace intrigue, with Queen Eleanor (Connie Nielsen) conscripting Marian into spy service.
—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
4 Dec. 2025
Some experts have suggested that conscripting more women could solve South Korea’s problem, which the Defense Ministry has not ruled out.
—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscripting
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The Religious Liberty Commission was tasked with drafting a report on the history and state of religious liberty in the nation by July 4, 2026, when it was established in 2025.
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Demonstrations focus on interface design, workflow enhancements, drafting speed, research capabilities, and productivity gains.
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Some teachers received more than $4,000 in bonuses for recruiting students for trips.
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Phase 3 Study 304 data in men is expected in the second half of 2026, and Phase 3 Study 306 in women is actively recruiting.
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“Conscripting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscripting. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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