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
Meanwhile, Netanyahu’s government is pushing a divisive conscription bill that would entrench the existing exemption for ultra-Orthodox men from mandatory military service, when the Israeli army publicly acknowledges a shortfall of 15,000 soldiers during wartime.
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
The period of conscription for young men and women was also bumped up from four months to 11 months, extending the program's duration.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Military conscription could resume if warranted by a national emergency or large-scale war.
—George Petras, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Schneider logged on again Monday afternoon to point out a portion of his prior posting that said mandatory conscription might lead to less fighting.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2026
The period of conscription for young men and women was also bumped up from four months to 11 months, extending the program's duration.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Military conscription could resume if warranted by a national emergency or large-scale war.
—George Petras, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Schneider logged on again Monday afternoon to point out a portion of his prior posting that said mandatory conscription might lead to less fighting.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscription
Noun
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The Hall changed its criteria to ensure Leach would have a chance for induction.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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The polished stainless steel construction delivers fast, even heating on every cooktop - including induction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Jerry May, president of the San Jose firefighters’ union, said that to reduce overtime spending, the city must bolster its recruitment and retention efforts to keep pace with rising service needs.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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The British national broadcaster said Talfan Davies, the director of nations, had been appointed after an internal recruitment process.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Carrigg, who played at San Diego State, was the 65th overall pick in the 2023 draft.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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For this story, Fortune used generative AI to help with an initial draft.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox demonstrated across Israel on Monday, blocking roads and trains and setting cars on fire to protest mandatory enlistment in Israel’s military.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The skilled trades are a viable, but often overlooked, option for veterans looking to transition out of their enlistment.—
Rose Van Alstine,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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“Conscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscription. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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