CONSCRIPTIONS Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

conscriptions

noun

plural of conscription

as in recruitments

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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Noun

For the first time, the Hall of Fame inductions will be split between an afternoon panel open to all NYCC badge holders and the invite-only Harvey Awards ceremony in the evening.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
In the last 16 inductions classes, there have been 12 defensive ends elected.

— John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of inductions

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Chicago Board of Elections spokesperson Julie Metea said final results are delayed because of a surge of 34,000 same-day voter registrations Tuesday.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
Now compare that with an applicant whose email, phone and most online registrations appeared within the last few weeks.

— Artem Lalaiants, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of registrations

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Her Congressional assignments include the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, along with Science, Space & Technology.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
The ball sticks, defensive assignments get lost, and the Nets begin to resemble five players waiting for a bad night to end.

— C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of assignments

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The requirements are aimed at thwarting fraud or improper enrollments.

— Julie Appleby, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
Agents not registered with the federal marketplace in 2026 will not be allowed to assist with enrollments for 2027 until February at the earliest, past the end of open enrollment season.

— Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of enrollments

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The transition website will provide information on how to apply for positions or appointments within the administration, as well as details about the inauguration celebrations.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
As the race results were officially called yesterday evening, both Haaland and Flanagan emerged to celebrate their historic appointments in their respective states.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

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