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 The group claims that HIV treatment has improved in the decades since the military initially categorized HIV as a health problem that disqualifies someone from enlistment. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 15 Sep. 2026 The rise in Hispanic enlistment is one of the most dramatic demographic shifts in the rank and file in a generation. — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Old newspaper articles show glimpses of his life – a 1942 article announcing Lahti’s enlistment as a boatswain’s mate, him and his wife participating in a wedding, his mother’s obituary. — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlistment

Noun

Those categories include Black, Latino, Native American, Alaska Native and Pacific Islander students, according to the UC enrollment report cited in the notice.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Both schools are potentially up for closure, with enrollment at 61% and 48% capacity, respectively, according to a district fact sheet.

— Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of enrollment

Noun

What Hegseth and others fail to acknowledge, however, is that recruitment is driven not by ideology but by market factors and need.

— Jeremiah Favara, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
The city also changed training and recruitment requirements for its Citizens Review Board.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of recruitment

Noun

Shortages of skilled labor are restraining production in defense firms and across the economy, compounded by the emigration of several hundred thousand mostly younger people due to fears of conscription and political repression.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Muhonen, who organized the exercise in Kuopio, said that comes partly from the system of conscription which continued in Finland, even after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

— Emma Burrows, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of conscription

Noun

The groups have staged attacks mainly targeting security forces and people from Punjab who travel to Balochistan for business or employment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
The precariousness of the job is a reason why the younger generation seeks out more reliable employment.

— Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of employment

Noun

After that’s complete, HairNeva will then ask for a deposit to secure the appointment.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
Meta is touting Muse's ability to book appointments and travel, fill out electronic forms for users, and monitor home security cameras.

— Jonathan Vanian,Ari Levy, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of appointment

Noun

When asked if the issues was personnel, in-experience, technique, assignment, discomfort, Tabor, who has been a special teams coordinator for five NFL teams over a 15-year period, brushed off the question.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Urquidy, designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, was claimed off waivers Thursday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

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