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 a country where enlistment is mandatory for most Jewish men and women, these exemptions have always angered the broader public. — Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 Financial literacy requirements need to be increased for high school graduation and admission to any American university as well as any trade school or enlistment in the United States military. — Doug Wojcieszak, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026 When Layal’s younger brother faces enlistment, she is forced to reconnect with her estranged sister to save him. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enlistment

Noun

City leaders see the measure as a way to make housing more accessible to young families and boost declining enrollment in the Davis Joint Unified School District, which is weighing school closures.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
How to tackle the district’s beleaguered finances and shrinking enrollment became a dividing line in the races.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of enrollment

Noun

The report also anticipates continued shortages in technical and skilled labor, alongside closer integration of recruitment, learning and development, and workforce planning.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The resulting revenue would have been used to fund programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including investment in electric vehicles, charging stations, and firefighter training/recruitment.

— Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of recruitment

Noun

But such an arrangement would face major disagreements over military conscription, as Eisenkot has pledged to expand mandatory service to ultra-Orthodox men, while the religious parties have sought to preserve exemptions for yeshiva students.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Most Jewish Israelis over 18 are subject to conscription, but Haredi men had long been exempted for religious study.

— Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of conscription

Noun

As of this month, 50 people identified on the list still work for the government, the Post found, by reviewing LinkedIn profiles, federal employment data and social media.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
A whole lot of Americans look upon it with suspicion, something that will radically alter economies and employment while giving them no say in the matter.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of employment

Noun

The system for appointment to the bench and length of term varies.

— The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026
Early election night returns Tuesday showed mixed support for three proposals to change how Folsom’s city government operates, including measures addressing the city attorney’s appointment and campaign contribution limits.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of appointment

Noun

That is a difficult assignment against Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins, who is tied for the league lead with 16 touchdown passes.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
An order from Justice Gabriel became no longer necessary after Weeks’ decision, which will lead to the assignment of a second visiting judge in the case.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2026

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