as in induction
the practice of ordering people by law to serve in the armed forces
At the outbreak of war, young people knew they would soon face conscription into the army. a campaign to end conscription
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Recent Examples of conscription
Preparing for the worst, or the return of the past, doesn’t end with conscription.
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Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
That Leavitt didn’t dismiss the notion of bringing back military conscription prompted a lot of coverage of that part of the interview afterward, and has stoked anxiety among some parents of teen boys and young men.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
However, all American men aged 18-25 are still required to register for the Selective Service System, which keeps a database of military-aged men just in case conscription ever becomes necessary.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2026
Artists followed this trajectory until Russia’s invasion of Ukraine removed Moscow as an art-world destination as art workers fled the city out of protest or to avoid conscription.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
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Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026
That Leavitt didn’t dismiss the notion of bringing back military conscription prompted a lot of coverage of that part of the interview afterward, and has stoked anxiety among some parents of teen boys and young men.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
However, all American men aged 18-25 are still required to register for the Selective Service System, which keeps a database of military-aged men just in case conscription ever becomes necessary.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2026
Artists followed this trajectory until Russia’s invasion of Ukraine removed Moscow as an art-world destination as art workers fled the city out of protest or to avoid conscription.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscription
Noun
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The Low Tow prototype also includes a sleek indoor corner kitchen with slim rectangular sink, dual-burner induction cooktop and 12-V compressor fridge.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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The venue has hosted the Emmy Awards and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2026
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a statement that the relocation will improve the Forest Service's mission of managing its forests, saving taxpayers' money and boosting employee recruitment.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Guard has separately launched a recruitment drive targeting youths, seeking children as young as 12 to guard security checkpoints, carry out patrols, tend to the wounded, and perform other supporting tasks.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Chiefs have selected an offensive lineman in each of the past five drafts with different degrees of success.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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With six games left, Brooklyn remained in third place in the NBA draft lottery race.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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In 2006, Congress authorized all branches of the military to raise their maximum ages for original enlistment to 42 and the Army temporarily raised its limit in accordance.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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After working as a customs agent for the Navy, Collins said his enlistment was nearing an end in 1995.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Conscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscription. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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