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
Built with the help of his apprentices, the complex was designed to blend into the surrounding Sonoran Desert, using local stone in a construction style known as desert masonry. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprentices
  1. assistants
  2. novices
  3. recruits
  4. aides
  5. beginners
  6. hires
  7. deputies
  8. newcomers
Noun
  • Buying Riley out of his deal would mean forking over upwards of $70 million, plus more for his assistants.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Office assistants and teachers were dealing with angry parents, while the volleyball coaching staff tried to prepare for league playoffs while fielding complex questions about federal equality laws from teenagers.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of assistants
Noun
  • The political novices were able to rally the nation behind a simple message against corruption and state capture.
    — Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of novices
Verb
  • Georgia, a perennial top-10 program and national championship contender, typically recruits passers of Matthew Stafford-level pedigree.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Pursuit recruits through the New York City Housing Authority, the public library system, local labor departments and community groups, and plans to add small business associations.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of recruits
Noun
  • Another member was censured for his interactions with two female aides on his staff.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Many senior Democrats blamed her, along with the rest of the family and his close aides, for hiding his condition.
    — Azadeh Moaveni, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of aides
Noun
  • Ski Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is one of the hardest mountains in North America, with only 10 percent of its terrain meant for beginners.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The rock climbing section offers 10 lanes of varying heights, with plenty of handholds and footholds for beginners.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of beginners
Verb
  • This becomes especially important when a business enters another state, hires employees in a new jurisdiction, changes its legal structure or begins working with international customers and suppliers.
    — Prasanna Kumar, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • GoCardless hires graduates from any discipline but still encourages them to qualify as accountants and pays for the exams.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of hires
Noun
  • While county police officers became deputies under Cordero-Stutz’s authority, county correctional officers remained under Levine Cava’s authority.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Videos posted on social media show deputies also used pepper spray as race attendees surrounded them and threw objects.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of deputies
Noun
  • But rebooting continuity or creating all-new universes from scratch, while fine tactics for giving newcomers an on-ramp, have become routine.
    — Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026
  • From inexpensive, simple (but brilliant) redesigns to the smartest new smart appliances, these are the newcomers that wowed us.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of newcomers

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