RESERVISTS Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

reservists

noun

plural of reservist

as in guardsmen

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Noun

Licht sounded even more confident in the Bucs’ relationship with quarterback Baker Mayfield, who will play under the final year of his contract after the club failed to meet his deadline to reach an extension when veterans reported.

— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
After taking a few classes in the drone program, Medina was introduced to Vets to Drones, a free network of veterans, instructors and organizations who provide training and mentorship to connect veterans with the drone workforce.

— Lillian Ashworth, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of veterans

Noun

The country announced that new conscripts from the Schleswig Infantry will deploy to Greenland for an exercise this month.

— 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 conscripts

Noun

No, the concerts are returning because the revenue from a single full-stadium event can fund a handful of four-star recruits.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
As The Athletic reported earlier this summer, the going rate for a high-major starter is typically in the seven figures, even for recruits coming straight from high school.

— Brendan Marks, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of recruits

Noun

Chop Robinson, Patrick Paul, Jaylen Wright, Malik Washington and Tahj Washington are the draftees who remain from the 2024 class.

— Omar Kelly August 3, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026
Things often change when the pads come on, but the rookie draftees are off to a promising start.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of draftees

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