apprentices 1 of 2

noun

plural of apprentice
1
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
as in jobs

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Recent Examples of apprentices
Noun
For carpenters, delays and poor weather conditions can disrupt the working hours apprentices need to complete their program, causing some to quit. — Itzel Franco, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 The new funding will allow the school to add 16 apprentices, for a total of 51 trainees. — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026 Experienced workers are needed not only to fill jobs, but to mentor apprentices, supervise jobsite learning, and teach the next generation. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026 Eligible watchmaking students and apprentices may apply from Switzerland, France, Belgium, Germany and, as of this edition, Sweden, Denmark and Finland. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Beyond laboratory research, US officials intend to use the equipment as a training ground for apprentices and university recruits, helping train the next generation of weapons-control specialists. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026 The bank did not disclose how many apprentices will be placed in Charlotte or other regions. — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprentices
  1. assistants
  2. novices
  3. recruits
  4. aides
  5. beginners
  6. hires
  7. deputies
  8. newcomers
Noun
  • For now, its Muse assistants are actively helping people complete tasks on their computers quicker, such as responding to emails, booking flights, and surfing the web on their behalf.
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • JPMorgan won't allow outside AI agents to operate inside the bank, Dimon said Tuesday, citing risks to the company and its customers as tech firms including Meta and OpenAI release autonomous assistants.
    — Hugh Son,Laya Neelakandan,Leslie Picker,Ritika Shah, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of assistants
Noun
  • To capture some of that essence, Guitar Center is trying to make its stores a place to hang out for novices and pros alike.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The sizable number of offerings in every box can help bean novices get acquainted with new products and strengthen their bond with favorites.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of novices
Verb
  • Street Fighters Ryu and Ken reunite when Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Bénédictine is composed of 27 herbs and spices and bottled at 80 proof, which all seems like a lot, except when compared to Yellow Chartreuse, which recruits some 130 herbs and spices, and is currently bottled at 86 proof.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of recruits
Noun
  • Hacked messages from an adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are providing a glimpse of his aides’ close ties to the media.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Recognizing those trends, Dartmouth College and its associated healthcare system recently announced the creation of an institute to provide caregivers with services, education, support and access to home health aides.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of aides
Noun
  • The button placement is great for beginners and allows new users to start straight away before moving up to more advanced shooting.
    — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Designed for both beginners and die-hards, the 60-minute classes at the beautiful new reformer Pilates studio focus on core strength, alignment, flexibility, and balance.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of beginners
Verb
  • Verity can’t finish her book series for mysterious reasons, so Jeremy hires Lowen to do so for her.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Whether that is a potential path forward is impossible to predict until Crane hires a new head of baseball operations.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of hires
Noun
  • Fourteen sheriff’s office deputies flanked the courtroom and filled in the spaces between Collins’ family and the defendants’ parents while a clerk read the verdict aloud.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The deputies will be compensated at $75 per hour for a minimum of a four-hour coverage period.
    — Glory Reitz, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of deputies
Noun
  • My Presbyterian Romance gatherings pair lyrics with Bible passages, bringing together longtime fans, churchgoers and newcomers to explore faith.
    — Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • While Christen and Jude remained among the hottest brands to check out at showroom appointments, other names pinpointed by buyers included Hagelstam, Nomasei, Neous and the newcomers Ananyan and Kiana Ghavidel.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of newcomers

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