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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
Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2026
In response, Frieren decides to take on a new apprentice and another adventure.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Anika Burgess
july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
But gaining admission became a rigorous, multi-year process that involved apprenticing at an atelier, where her male colleagues regularly targeted her for frat-boy-style pranks.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
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Noun
After just one ceremony, Rivera applied to be the maestro’s apprentice.
—Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 16 Jan. 2026
In response, Frieren decides to take on a new apprentice and another adventure.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
Daguerre was a talented artist who had moved to Paris as a teenager to apprentice as a scene painter at the Paris Opera.
—Anika Burgess
july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
But gaining admission became a rigorous, multi-year process that involved apprenticing at an atelier, where her male colleagues regularly targeted her for frat-boy-style pranks.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprentice
Noun
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The agency is working with its partners to stop hackers from exploiting any of the vulnerabilities identified in the report, said Nick Andersen, CISA’s executive assistant director for cybersecurity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the university wanted a coach with more experience, Hunt said, and instead hired Bob Sundvold — a head coach at nearby Division II Central Missouri and, previously, a longtime assistant at Mizzou under the legendary Norm Stewart.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2026
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Phil and Renee Shafer are the owners of Cast + Clara Bell, a resource for both cast-iron novices and collectors.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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Launched in 2019, Gotcha Matcha says its has something for matcha enthusiasts, novices and everyone in between.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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Just 43% of people plan to job hunt in 2026, according to Monster’s new WorkWatch Report.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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So how can job seekers stand out among the deluge of candidates?—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 Jan. 2026
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Last week, Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that an aide to Jones' rival, Attorney General Chris Carr, shared a link to one of the group's ads with a Republican activist two days before the commercial began airing.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The investigation is set to conclude by early summer, according to Senate Judiciary Committee aides, and a final report expected at the end of the year.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
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Here’s how experts recommend beginners incorporate strength training into their exercise routines.—
Jamie Friedlander Serrano,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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The ski area has 15 lifts and runs that range from beginner to advanced.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Dropbox is proud to partner with IndieWire and the Sundance Film Festival.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
1 Feb. 2026
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Seattle Storm player Erica Wheeler has become the first ever pro basketball player to partner with OnlyFans.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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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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Since 2019, when Woodward took over as the Gooding adjutant, that totals more than $23,000, according to an accounting obtained by the Statesman from the county clerk through a public records request.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 July 2024
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Browns rookie linebacker Carson Schwesinger is also likely to be named Defensive Rookie of the Year.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Knueppel held more than his own in last Thursday’s rookie showdown.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Apprentice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprentice. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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