Examples of rookie in a Sentence
There are three rookies in the starting lineup.
an experienced policeman whose partner is a rookie
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Seven games into his rookie season, the Jets were trailing the Dolphins 30-7 in the fourth quarter of a Monday night game.
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Dan Pompei, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Amid a comfortable victory in favor of the Lakers, Doncic had a bit of a dust-up with the notable rookie, Jeremiah Fears, which led to double-techs for the two NBA standouts.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025
The Vikings lead the NFL in interceptions (15) and can’t consistently get the ball into the hands of Jefferson, who has been one of the two or three best receivers in the NFL since his rookie season in 2020.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 1 Dec. 2025
In his stead, Sunday provided another extended look at fourth-round rookie Que Robinson, who had two tackles against the Chiefs in Week 11.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
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Dan Pompei, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Amid a comfortable victory in favor of the Lakers, Doncic had a bit of a dust-up with the notable rookie, Jeremiah Fears, which led to double-techs for the two NBA standouts.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2025
The Vikings lead the NFL in interceptions (15) and can’t consistently get the ball into the hands of Jefferson, who has been one of the two or three best receivers in the NFL since his rookie season in 2020.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 1 Dec. 2025
In his stead, Sunday provided another extended look at fourth-round rookie Que Robinson, who had two tackles against the Chiefs in Week 11.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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