as in induction
the practice of ordering people by law to serve in the armed forces
At the outbreak of war, young people knew they would soon face conscription into the army. a campaign to end conscription
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Recent Examples of conscription
Desperate to avoid an extra round of conscription, which would be deeply unpopular, the regime of Russian Pres.
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David Axe, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The mobilization meant citizens with military experience were subject to conscription and that military reservists could be called up.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
Russian President Vladmir Putin has ordered the conscription this autumn of 133,000 servicemen.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Last year, the authorities raised the maximum age of conscription to 30 from 27, which will increase the number in the pool to at least 700,000 by 2025.
—Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
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David Axe, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The mobilization meant citizens with military experience were subject to conscription and that military reservists could be called up.
—Christian Edwards, CNN, 16 Sep. 2024
Russian President Vladmir Putin has ordered the conscription this autumn of 133,000 servicemen.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Last year, the authorities raised the maximum age of conscription to 30 from 27, which will increase the number in the pool to at least 700,000 by 2025.
—Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscription
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Mickey Guyton sang it at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2021, when Turner was inducted as a solo artist.Paul Grein, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
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Along with the Oscars and the NFL, Disney’s live event portfolio also includes the annual New Year’s Rockin’ Eve special, the CMA Awards, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the NBA Finals and the College Football Playoff.Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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External hires, particularly at the executive level, come with higher compensation expectations, recruitment fees and longer onboarding periods.Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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At 6-foot-6 and 260-pounds with a long and lean build, his recruitment took off during the summer camp circuit.Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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The Bears used last spring’s No. 1 overall draft pick on quarterback Caleb Williams and need to capitalize on that investment.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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One of the great things about this bag is the draft collar and face gasket feature, which does a great job of keeping your head warm.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Conscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscription. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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