APPRENTICES Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of apprentice

as in assistants

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 novices

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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apprentices

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verb

present tense third-person singular of apprentice

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Recent Examples of apprentices

Noun

Some apprentices work hard and have relevant experience, yet the craft never fully clicks for them. — Matthew Darienzo, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Thomas is training director for Local 395’s apprenticeship program, which has 80 apprentices this year. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 Rolle emphasized that apprentices in MDC’s programs don’t have to pay for the costs of classes or equipment thanks to state and federal grants. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 The announcement capped an ambitious inaugural outing that welcomed 2,875 attendees from 48 states and featured more than 30 programs across three days, with 165 onstage performers, 30 musicians, 14 ensemble members and 13 apprentices. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Her hope is that her apprentices will become mentors themselves. — Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 17 Aug. 2026 With the money, the museum is able to sustain, among other things, an internship program for teaching apprentices and a speaker series. — News Desk, Artforum, 11 Aug. 2026 There are currently 17 apprentices at the Winter Park facility. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026 Jude O'Meara and Keyarra Hicks are 2026 Detroit Free Press high school apprentices. — Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprentices

Noun

That led Broncos assistants Joe Lombardi and Pete Carmichael, two former Saints coaches, to quietly reach out to Brees.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
At the Stadium of Light on Saturday though, referee John Brooks was on his own, as his assistants were in no position to help.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of assistants

Noun

At that time, people overtraded and treated the market like a casino, as novices began participating more frequently.

— David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Since achieving widespread fame in 2013, Rettig has overseen gatherings that have introduced thousands of novices to toad smoking.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of novices

Verb

Standout recruits among the mass of volunteers were selected for additional training and assigned to high-priority operations.

— Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026
Ryu and Ken Masters’ paths collide again after Chun-Li (Liang) tracks them down and recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament.

— Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of recruits

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Any school district employee — including bus drivers, custodians, front-office staff, aides and administrators — can get a small (16-ounce) hot or cold drink of their choice.

— Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Sep. 2026
The aides received the gifts in addition to their six-figure salaries.

— Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of aides

Noun

On sale for less than $100 right now, this Abu Garcia combo combines lightweight graphite with an intense grip to offer a rod and reel that works well for beginners and advanced casters alike.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
This pair is a smart choice for walk-to-run beginners who are looking for a budget-friendly shoe that withstands serious mileage.

— Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of beginners

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In order to solidify his cover in Tehran and throw off the story’s villain, Qasim (Navid Negahban, Kandahar), Tucker hires a young Iranian-American woman, Zara (Bollywood star Elnaaz Norouzi, very good), to pose as his wife.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
Every customer-facing member of the retail staff is an optician; when Ahlem hires someone who is not yet qualified, the company funds the training.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of hires

Noun

McGuire also admitted to detonating the bomb in retaliation for various alleged government wrongs, including sheriff’s deputies seizing his firearms earlier that year.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Williamson County deputies have arrested a 26-year-old local man named Benedict Chinedu Ogbodiegwu on murder and theft charges.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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