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as in conscripts
a person forced or required to enroll in military service
had the dubious distinction of being the last selectee to serve in the Vietnam War
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as in nominees
one who has been chosen by some authority for a specific position or duty
NASA's roster of selectees for its astronaut training program
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Recent Examples of selectees
The selectees were narrowed down from a field of 8,000 applicants.
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Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selectees
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In fact, in many cases, Russian forces appear to be using conscripts as live test subjects for experimental systems such as this new suit.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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Rehabs throughout South Africa are full of white ex-conscripts.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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Awards season is in full swing, and last night saw the nominees for the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards hit the blue carpet in Los Angeles.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rowe and Mark May were presenters, while Rowe, a pioneer in women's sports broadcasting, interviewed all the nominees in her charming and entertaining way.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Five transfers, seven high school recruits — and 24 guys coming back for another go-round.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The team has an area-high five players who rank among the top recruits in Dallas-Fort Worth for the Class of 2027.—
Myah Taylor,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Employers increasingly seek candidates who understand AI concepts, can work alongside AI systems, and develop AI solutions.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Last year, the moderate Democrat took on a crowded field of candidates in an unsuccessful bid to become New York City mayor.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Selectees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selectees. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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