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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
Esther Kang, People.com, 21 May 2025
At home, Trump apprenticed with his father, collecting rents and learning the finer points of discriminatory housing.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2025
Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
The Philly Shipyard employs around 1,800 workers, including dozens of experts and workers from Hanwha’s Korean facilities, to build production efficiency and train over 170 apprentices.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 17 July 2025
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Noun
Rather than attending law school, Kim — who never graduated college — followed a path only California and three other U.S. states offer to qualify for the bar by apprenticing with a practicing lawyer or judge.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 21 May 2025
At home, Trump apprenticed with his father, collecting rents and learning the finer points of discriminatory housing.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2025
Verb
Several apprentices went on to spectacular careers on their own.
—Henry Wiencek
july 22, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025
The Philly Shipyard employs around 1,800 workers, including dozens of experts and workers from Hanwha’s Korean facilities, to build production efficiency and train over 170 apprentices.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprentice
Noun
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How’s Nick Rolovich fitting in as Cal’s senior offensive assistant?—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
15 Aug. 2025
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Paul Dean, a former acting assistant secretary of State who oversaw arms control and led the U.S. delegation to the New START implementation body, emphasized that the treaty’s enforcement measures also keep the world a safer place.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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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
Verb
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Cost: Free to job seekers with optional LinkedIn Premium for added insights.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Instituted in 1986 by then festival co-director Diego Galán to bring to San Sebastián legends of Hollywood – such as Betty Davis in 1989 in her last public appearance – the Donostia Awards have come to focus on still jobbing and far younger figures, such as Penélope Cruz in 2019.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Adams offered to give aide to the family of Amadou, speaking to the victim’s cousin Mamadou Sanoussy Diallo one-on-one at the vigil.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
19 Aug. 2025
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Late last night, Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed that Trump and the Russian leader discussed the possibility of direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
19 Aug. 2025
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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
Verb
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Walmart partnered with TikTok to deliver in-feed ads in 2022, giving the retailer a bigger presence on what is increasingly becoming a digital shopping platform.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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The 98 Degrees band member recently partnered with Purina ONE LiveClear to spread awareness about the product and launch Purina's LiveClear, Love Clear video series.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
22 Aug. 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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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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The Houston Texans' second-rounder missed his entire rookie season due to health concerns.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Apprentice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprentice. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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