APPRENTICED Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

apprenticed

verb

past tense of apprentice

as in employed

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The security guards, who were employed by Akima Global Services, were distinguishable by the color of their shirts.

— Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Igoe did not respond to an email asking if the deputies were still employed or had been disciplined due to the incident.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of employed

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Later in 2002, Vallas recruited Johnson to join him in Philadelphia, where Vallas was hired as CEO of that city’s school district.

— Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Alongside a brand partnership with Beyoncé, who penned a paean to Levi’s on her most recent album, the company has also recruited a Bollywood star and top European and British influencers — most of them female — to sport its looks.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 9 July 2026

Definition of recruited

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Matt Gutman, hired from ABC News last year as national correspondent, is under strong consideration.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Many crew members are hired through third-party agencies with varying practices, and actual earnings can vary depending on the cruise line, the individual employee's experience level and other factors.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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And while China’s personal luxury market has contracted by as much as 5% in 2025, according to consulting firm Bain & Company, certain high-value items are increasingly popular in netizen lore.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Formed through Mnet’s survival show Boys Planet in 2023, the nine-member act was originally contracted for two and a half years, with activities scheduled to conclude in January 2026.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of contracted

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Although the Ducks retained their most important young player, Verbeek’s inability to get a deal done before he was forced into it by Philadelphia will compromise Anaheim’s roster-building efforts this season and for years to come.

— Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
The Great Resignation highlighted that companies with strong, authentic cultures successfully attracted and retained A-players, who seek more than just competitive compensation.

— Gary Zammit, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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