ENLISTMENT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

enlistment

noun

Definition of enlistment

as in enrollment

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as in recruitment

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Recent Examples of enlistment In his first enlistment in the infantry, Capers stormed a beach south of Beirut, Lebanon, in 1958, with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines. — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026 Grammys be damned—BTS released one of the best albums of the year in Arirang, their 10th studio album and first since the seven members completed their mandatory military enlistment in their native South Korea. — Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026 All seven members returned to group activities last year following their mandatory military enlistment in their home country of South Korea to world on a new album. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026 Earlier this week, the Knesset passed two bills that effectively halt the enlistment of ultra-Orthodox men in the military in an attempt to ensure ultra-Orthodox parties join Netanyahu’s coalition in the next government. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 The Battle of Rhode Island Association says the General Assembly passed legislation which officially allowed for the enlistment of Black and Native American soldiers in February of 1778. — Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 4 July 2026 The film chronicles the popular singer Jeong Dong-won during his final arena performance and preparations prior to his mandatory military enlistment. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 June 2026 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 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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Noun

The Little Rock School District faces declining enrollment and financial challenges.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
As the program manager, my role is to connect with families and community partners, promote enrollment, educate on the importance of early childhood literacy, and ultimately make sure children have access to the free books.

— Kristy High, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of enrollment

Noun

Welders and electricians began posting about their workdays, and those videos served as more effective recruitment than decades of messaging from institutions like his.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
Overall, officials said savings were found in recruitment and retention of employees.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of recruitment

Noun

Her father, Stas, was barred from leaving the country under conscription laws that applied to men between 18 and 60.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
Denmark runs a conscription lottery for healthy 18-year-olds, though its conscript quota is traditionally filled almost entirely by volunteers.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of conscription

Noun

Meanwhile, a Goldman Sachs report indicates AI's impact on employment is currently limited, primarily affecting entry-level positions and specific sectors like call centers, showing slower job growth since 2022.

— Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
The Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act, the 3Rs, would help those of us who set aside traditional employment for this work rebuild health coverage, careers and retirement.

— Vanessa Chism, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of employment

Noun

The announcement followed Tilbury’s 2022 appointment as the trust’s ambassador for enterprise and coincided with its 50th anniversary gala, held in New York.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
He was then succeeded by Jorg Schmadtke a year later, who was employed on a short-term basis ahead of Richard Hughes’s appointment in 2024.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of appointment

Noun

The Miami Marlins shook up their bullpen a bit on Sunday, designated for assignment veteran lefty reliever John King and recalling rookie Jack Ralston ahead of their series finale against the Washington Nationals.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
Real confident in my alignment and assignment on the defense, stuff like that, film study.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026

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