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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
Fatma Tanis, NPR, 7 June 2025
The inside of the entry door showcases the Gordon Leaf Mural Wright prepared by Wright's apprentice and secretary Eugene Masselink, a theme mirrored in other areas throughout the interior.
—New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Rather than attending law school, the reality star, 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.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Ultimately, professor Bayram says, the Gaziantep baklava known today was shaped by the local ingredients, the atmosphere and climate of the city — and by local chefs who were consumed with perfecting the recipe and passed that obsession along to their apprentices.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 7 June 2025
The inside of the entry door showcases the Gordon Leaf Mural Wright prepared by Wright's apprentice and secretary Eugene Masselink, a theme mirrored in other areas throughout the interior.
—New Atlas, 7 June 2025
Verb
The senior will apprentice for an electrical company after graduation and start electrical school in the fall.
—Matt Feld, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
Rather than attending law school, the reality star, 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.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprentice
Noun
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Amazon ramped up its participation in the generative AI arms race with the release of the Amazon Echo smart speaker in 2014, its first product to include its virtual assistant Alexa.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
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The previous three were Chavez; Perry’s personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, who bought Perry ketamine; and Perry’s friend and dealer Erik Fleming.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
17 June 2025
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The doctor will then train a hearing aid novice on how to insert, charge, and clean the aids and go over any lingering paperwork that needs to be dealt with.—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
19 June 2025
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June 18, 2025 Another member of the 6 a.m. group, Toni Clapp moved to Fort Lauderdale 12 years ago as a hockey novice.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Or would job applicants utilize this method for their cover letters?—
J. Jasser,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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Nearly three in five professionals worldwide plan to job hunt this year, and many are doing it during work hours.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Husband's words crack nearly decade-old murder of missing nurse's aide Investigators said Edwards claimed to be an eyewitness who saw Aguilar walk away alive after a fight with Bravo in 2012.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
20 June 2025
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Once the security check was complete, officials released the aide, whose identity is not publicly known.—
Mackenzie Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2025
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Pad: Perfect for beginners and artists who enjoy painting plein air, pads of watercolor paper are a convenient, budget-friendly option.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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Texas Hold’em Poker Lessons for Beginners Monday (weekly) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. This beginner’s class is designed to teach the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em in a fun and engaging environment.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Demmers, a serial founder in creative tech, partnered with generative AI researcher Gustav Henter and mocap veteran Simon Alexanderson to bring the company’s 2019 research prototype to market.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Seven students are accepted per year to the classical training program, which is partnered with the Old Globe Theatre, where students can work on professional productions and travel to London to learn from Shakespeare’s namesake and the British American Drama Academy.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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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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In addition to the $500,000, Roth and Ramos also received an autographed Daniels jersey, which the 2024 NFL offensive rookie of the year and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner inked on the spot.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Angels Angels manager Ron Washington out indefinitely because of health issues June 20, 2025 Jo Adell reached with a one-out infield single off Astros rookie Brandon Walter (0-1) in the second and Luis Rengifo followed with his fourth home run for a 2-0 lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2025
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“Apprentice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprentice. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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