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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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Recent Examples of apprentices
Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The apprentices shopped for and wrapped hundreds of presents for the students.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Most apprentices are men, both in Indiana and nationally.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
The Carita sisters had opened their first salon seven years prior after working as apprentices to the legendary Parisian hairdresser, Gervais.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Many of the artisans, Kamal notes, are elderly, and there are few apprentices keen to learn their skills.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
While the 84-year-old still goes out to hunt, his two apprentices largely take the helm in helping reinforce the boundary between the forest and residential areas.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
What’s more, around 20 per cent of the total working hours on the project were performed by over 70 trainees and apprentices.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
William also chatted with apprentices and graduates, who are among the 750 people at the company, about their training and experience of working at KLA.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
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And many of those apprentices — in skilled trades, electricians, laborers, carpenters — are already at work strengthening and building the physical foundations of our state.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The apprentices shopped for and wrapped hundreds of presents for the students.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Most apprentices are men, both in Indiana and nationally.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
The Carita sisters had opened their first salon seven years prior after working as apprentices to the legendary Parisian hairdresser, Gervais.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
Many of the artisans, Kamal notes, are elderly, and there are few apprentices keen to learn their skills.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
While the 84-year-old still goes out to hunt, his two apprentices largely take the helm in helping reinforce the boundary between the forest and residential areas.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Dec. 2025
What’s more, around 20 per cent of the total working hours on the project were performed by over 70 trainees and apprentices.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
William also chatted with apprentices and graduates, who are among the 750 people at the company, about their training and experience of working at KLA.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprentices
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Nursing assistants, some paid just $11 an hour, were offered a few extra dollars an hour to work upstairs, potentially putting their lives and their families at risk.—
Kevin G. Hall,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The proposal may also open the door for similar laws in other high-risk areas, such as mental health bots and educational assistants.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Most of the 31 playoff novices — accounting for roughly 58% of the 53-man roster — were along for the entire ride and played key roles in helping to get Carolina to the postseason.—
Mike Kaye
January 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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Canon offers a wide range of DSLR cameras for novices and professionals alike.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
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His top aides are leaking that Cuba may be next on the regime change list.—
Nolan Finley,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trump aides for months have hinted the administration would seek other executive levers to implement the president’s tariff plan.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For beginners, a version using two light dumbbells is a good introduction.—
Gretchen Reynolds,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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There are even lessons for beginners who may want to start a new hobby over the winter.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Several Icons work alongside newcomers, assisting with citizenship applications and teaching music and language classes that preserve their community's cultural heritage.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The participants include many of the club’s top prospects, along with several newcomers who have joined the Red Sox organization this offseason.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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The bank actively recruits from a broad selection of schools worldwide and particularly values candidates with STEM backgrounds, given that Goldman employs over 10,000 engineers.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Jan. 2026
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Mamdani on Friday also appointed Ali Najmi, an election lawyer and longtime friend, to lead his Advisory Committee on the Judiciary, which recruits and recommends judges for family and criminal courts and interim appointees for civil courts.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The video depicts deputies struggling to enter before getting inside and arresting demonstrators, who had been broadcasting demands that Stanford place divestment proposals on an upcoming Board of Trustees agenda.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Ventura County Sheriff's office said deputies found 67 pounds of marijuana, fentanyl, cocaine, promethazine, hundreds of oxycodone pills, six rifles and three handguns inside Baz's home in Van Nuys.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The first 30 minutes had the disjointed, stop-start look of two freshmen quarterbacks facing off, struggling to find their respective rhythms early.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Touchdown Hurricanes Miami somehow orchestrated a 9-yard touchdown drive that heavily involved the team’s true freshmen.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Apprentices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprentices. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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