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
Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 May 2025
In this moment, master and apprentice finally talk as equals, their long-standing friendship much more believable than the implausible romance that's allegedly the root of the Republic's demise.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Liza Esquibias, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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
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Noun
On her journey, Gerda makes friends with people, birds, beasts, and a kind witch, unaware that a hostile, unseen enemy – the Snow Queen and her devil apprentice, Louie – is watching her.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 May 2025
In this moment, master and apprentice finally talk as equals, their long-standing friendship much more believable than the implausible romance that's allegedly the root of the Republic's demise.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprentice
Noun
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Wiegman’s long-time assistant, Arjan Veurink, is to leave after the tournament to take over the Netherlands’ women’s team.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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This kind of human moderator review of chats is pretty common in the gaming world and can even apply to voice recordings made by various smart home assistants.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Gear that is more accessible to novices, social media posts from beautiful locales and a false sense of security carrying a cellphone creates may all be playing a role here.—
Amanda Loudin,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Beginners and families can warm up on the .25-mile Gold Bug Loop, while novice riders looking to improve their freeride skills can cruise down Tommyknocker (5.8 miles).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 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
Noun
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The aides were career government employees, commonly referred to as detailees.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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The proposal by Brianna Billings, an instructional aide and electives teacher at the private elementary and middle school, would name the walkway The Children’s Bridge.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Local businesses and surf shops like the Jimmy Lane Surfing Academy, Surfin’ NSB, and Nichols Surf Shop (which has been open since 1969 and is the town’s oldest surf shop) all employee seasoned instructors who are more than ready to help beginners discover the thrill of catching their first wave.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 May 2025
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This bundle is structured for beginners who already have a basic understanding of IT and cybersecurity fundamentals.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
Verb
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The tower would be the first in the region and marks the fifth time Dar Global and The Trump Organization are partnering.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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The duchy is also partnering with local organizations to address homelessness, a key focus of his royal work in recent years.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
30 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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An All-Star as a rookie in 2024, Reese is shooting 31.3% (15-for-48) and averaging 9.2 points.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Setup man Jake Bird has pitched well, hard-throwing Seth Halvorsen has been solid outside of two brutal outings, and Victor Vodnik, coming off a decent rookie season, returned from the IL this week to further fortify the bullpen.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Apprentice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprentice. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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