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 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 Marine recruits raised their right hands and took the oath of enlistment, choosing to serve on a day already steeped in meaning. — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 25 May 2026 The minimum age of enlistment during the War of 1812 was eighteen. — Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 25 May 2026

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Noun

While other Bay Area districts including San Jose Unified and Santa Rosa City Schools have had to close campuses due to low enrollment.

— Kara St. Cyr, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
The resolution further claims that the university’s staffing cuts were also tied to overall enrollment declines, while the law school’s enrollment is increasing.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of enrollment

Noun

Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine spurred European allies to increase defense spending and revamp military recruitment.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026
Katsina State has begun cultivating locals who might provide intelligence, but recruitment remains difficult.

— Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of recruitment

Noun

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
But now that this system is reaching its limits, the regime is preparing to switch back to conscription—this time relying on electronic draft notices that are quieter and can be sent out year-round to thousands of potential conscripts.

— Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 31 July 2026

Definition of conscription

Noun

View gallery - 3 images At a recent doctor's appointment, I was asked to consent to an artificial intelligence assistant listening to my consultation.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026
Defense attorneys, meanwhile, argue that with issues that likely go up to the highest levels of the Department of Justice, the only way to get to the truth is through the appointment of independent special counsel with subpoena power.

— Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of appointment

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The Dodgers’ rotation is progressing toward health, with Blake Snell (arthroscopic elbow surgery) set to make one more minor-league rehab start before being activated and Tyler Glasnow (back spasms) on the cusp of starting a rehab assignment.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Right-hander Blake Treinen threw live batting practice to hitters Saturday and should start a rehab assignment next week as well.

— Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 2 Aug. 2026

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