conscripting

present participle of conscript
as in drafting
to pick especially for required military service was conscripted into the army shortly after turning 18

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Recent Examples of conscripting Veramonteforte, the sartorial atelier established by design veteran Massimo Monteforte in 2023, has launched its first ready-to-wear capsule, conscripting marquee partners for the occasion. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 June 2026 At the same time, he’s tasked with conscripting 150 of his workers for Vladimir Putin’s war machine. — Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026 Since seizing power in a 2022 coup, Burkina Faso’s junta has cracked down on political dissent and journalists, shutting down independent media outlets and forcibly conscripting dissidents into the army to fight Islamic militants. — ABC News, 6 May 2026 When your security relies on annually conscripting around 24,000 young people and sending them out into the Arctic hinterland, providing a strong sense of support — of home — isn’t mere kind-heartedness. — Liam Denning, Bloomberg, 12 Mar. 2026 Major chunks of each episode are devoted to Game of Thrones–style palace intrigue, with Queen Eleanor (Connie Nielsen) conscripting Marian into spy service. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025 Some experts have suggested that conscripting more women could solve South Korea’s problem, which the Defense Ministry has not ruled out. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscripting
Verb
  • Overseeing such a diverse mix is obviously too big a job for one person so Ellison added yet another flavor by drafting Ynon Kreiz as co-chief executive.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Tasks such as drafting ad copy or writing an email are open-ended and don’t have a single correct answer, so letting the model generate is fine.
    — Mateusz Mucha, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
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  • However, the biggest challenge lies in recruiting for engineering and software positions.
    — Chase Jordan October 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Among dentists recruiting hygienists, 91% said hiring was very or extremely challenging.
    — Manjot Pal, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Conscripting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscripting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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