1
as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person
decided to be an apprentice to an electrician after he graduated
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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
aware that she's only an apprentice in the medical field, she readily defers to her more experienced colleagues
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as in to job
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Recent Examples of apprentice
Portia Wu, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
Nicholas Barasch, who just might be the musical’s MVP, is apprentice swashbuckler Frederic, who falls in love with one of the Major’s daughters, the beautiful Mabel (Samantha Williams).
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
Born in Budapest in 1921, originally destined to be a chemist in the cosmetics trade, she was instead apprenticed to the Hungarian Handbag Guild.
—airmail.news, 27 July 2024
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Noun
An impressive 93% of apprentices retain employment after completing an apprenticeship program.
—Portia Wu, Baltimore Sun, 29 Apr. 2025
Nicholas Barasch, who just might be the musical’s MVP, is apprentice swashbuckler Frederic, who falls in love with one of the Major’s daughters, the beautiful Mabel (Samantha Williams).
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Baik worked for years in New York at Eleven Madison Park and Chef’s Table, and apprenticed under Nozomu Abe of Sushi Noz.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
Born in Budapest in 1921, originally destined to be a chemist in the cosmetics trade, she was instead apprenticed to the Hungarian Handbag Guild.
—airmail.news, 27 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprentice
Noun
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The prosecution first brought forward former InterContinental Hotel assistant security director Israel Florez, now an LAPD officer.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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To answer them, our own Adam Tyner teamed up with Matt Giani, an associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and his graduate assistant, Franchesca Lyra.—
Michael J. Petrilli,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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But former employees said the organization contributed hundreds of millions of dollars toward promoting novice teachers.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
6 May 2025
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Plus, its Smart Connect button and auto-protocol selection simplify the setup, even for VPN novices.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
5 May 2025
Verb
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But that task is giving certain professionals job security.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Quality matters just as much as quantity, from the average salaries and benefits to job security and overall satisfaction.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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Former Kelly aide Adal Regis of Chicago announced his 2nd Congressional District candidacy.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Clooney ultimately decided to write the New York Times op-ed, sending a copy to film producer Jeffrey Katzenberg, a major Biden fundraiser, and senior Biden aide Steve Ricchetti, before its publication.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Take full advantage of the tax code and set yourself up for success with these five small-business tax tips for beginners.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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More than 30 coin dealers will have high quality coins for the beginner to advanced collectors.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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His experience as co-founder of Angel City, coupled with his very public passion for women’s sports, marked him out as someone Chelsea wanted to partner with.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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To help guide individuals and families looking for the best possible substance abuse treatment, Newsweek is partnering with global data analytics firm Statista for the sixth-annual ranking of America's Best Addiction Treatment Centers.—
Newsweek Rankings,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Noun
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At the time, there were an estimated 450 greater adjutant storks left in the region.—
Kyla Mandel,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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In the months since fellow senior Legion executives suspended Abrahamson without pay from his statewide adjutant job in April, a number of the roughly 8,000 members in Idaho have called for a change in leadership.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 July 2024
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Gardiner fit in on the top line perfectly, putting together an excellent rookie season bested only in points by Sarah Fillier.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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The Fever also announced a direct-to-consumer service in partnership with Endeavor Streaming after Clark’s memorable rookie season and unprecedented viewership of WNBA games in 2024.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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“Apprentice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprentice. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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