as in to hire
to provide with a paying job
thousands of recent immigrants were recruited to build the nation's rail system
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as in apprentice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
the skydiving instructor and other experienced jumpers tried to encourage the new recruits on their first jump
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Recent Examples of recruit
Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Also: Chadwick Boseman's Thoth, god of wisdom, is quickly recruited to help answer the riddle of the Sphinx.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2025
After six months of rigorous training, the recruit class will graduate and become police officers.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Nazir had recruited Betro to assassinate Ali's father — or a member of his family — as revenge after a fight at the father's clothing store the year prior left him and his dad, Mohammed Aslam, injured, and their families feuding, per West Midlands Police.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Also: Chadwick Boseman's Thoth, god of wisdom, is quickly recruited to help answer the riddle of the Sphinx.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
It’s also changed how coaches recruit, donors invest and programs brand.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2025
After six months of rigorous training, the recruit class will graduate and become police officers.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruit
Verb
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He was hired as an internal auditor in 1999 before taking on leadership positions of increasing authority, including budget and research director, deputy city manager and assistant city manager.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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But then Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell hired Flores in 2023.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Peyton Robinson, a rising senior at Mercy High School, is a 2025 Detroit Free Press summer apprentice.—
Peyton Robinson,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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Consider a part-time employee, a freelancer or an apprentice initially.—
Peter Boolkah,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Her system employs a slightly faster pace and more creativity, which demands risk.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
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Angry parents confronted the board two months after the massacre demanding to know why Arredondo was still employed at that time.—
Leigh Waldman,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The current version of Kuang might be described as a tabula-rasa novice, a highly accomplished author who would prefer to be an eager disciple.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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The most pythons caught by a novice were 14 by Krista Hoekstra, while John Southworth led the military category with 5.—
NBC South Florida,
NBC news,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Storr played his freshman year at St. John’s and one season at Wisconsin before arriving at KU.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 Aug. 2025
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Dylan Day: After spending most of his freshman year on special teams, Day has impressed during camp and could find himself in the safety rotation.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This year’s afterparty will be held on a new outdoor patio at Honest John's, with food by newcomers Stephon Thompson II and Kevin Towns of the new barbecue pop-up Best Friends BBQ.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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With overhauled visuals and modernized controls, Delta is intended as a reintroduction to the franchise for players with rosy memories of the now 20-year-old original, as well as an entry point for newcomers who might not even know what the series is after its extended absence in gaming culture.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Plus, reporter Harry Rabinowitz tested over 30 pairs of running shoes and shares his top picks for beginners, shoes with the best arch support, and more.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
12 Aug. 2025
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For beginner astronomers, this means it has been recognized for its ultra dark skies and commitment to retaining an environment free of light pollution and ideal for astronomical observations.—
JP Shaffer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Then the rookie fumbled late in the first quarter and absorbed a huge hit that prompted the concussion spotter to pull him off the field for an evaluation.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
22 Aug. 2025
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DiNucci, who was drafted in the seventh round by the Cowboys in 2020, played in three games in his rookie season in Dallas after the team lost Prescott for the season and backup Andy Dalton for a few games due to injuries.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Recruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruit. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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