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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
Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
In 1936, construction of the performance venue was financed by local geishas and their apprentices.
—Leandra Beabout, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Inside, Takahiko and a crew of apprentices were scrubbing a small collection of French barrels.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
At one station, three apprentices showed the congresswoman paper sketches of plumbing construction designs.
—CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
At one station, three apprentices showed the congresswoman paper sketches of plumbing construction designs.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
To begin with, apprentices don’t assemble full tea caddies at all.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The pope, at this very moment, is having the fallen part of the Colosseum rebuilt; half a dozen mason’s apprentices, without any scaffolding, are righting the colossus on whose shoulders a nation, transformed into slave laborers, perished.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Uplands annually hires seasonal cheesemaking apprentices because the farm only makes cheese while its cows are on pasture, from May through November, owner Andy Hatch said.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Noun
Unlike college students, apprentices earn money from day one when completing classroom instruction, often taking classes at night or in short blocks throughout the year.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
In 1936, construction of the performance venue was financed by local geishas and their apprentices.
—Leandra Beabout, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Inside, Takahiko and a crew of apprentices were scrubbing a small collection of French barrels.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
At one station, three apprentices showed the congresswoman paper sketches of plumbing construction designs.
—CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
At one station, three apprentices showed the congresswoman paper sketches of plumbing construction designs.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
To begin with, apprentices don’t assemble full tea caddies at all.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The pope, at this very moment, is having the fallen part of the Colosseum rebuilt; half a dozen mason’s apprentices, without any scaffolding, are righting the colossus on whose shoulders a nation, transformed into slave laborers, perished.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Uplands annually hires seasonal cheesemaking apprentices because the farm only makes cheese while its cows are on pasture, from May through November, owner Andy Hatch said.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprentices
Noun
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Dental assistants, front desk receptionists and dental equipment sales are professions or roles in the dentistry industry.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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Even the assistants were shocked the red card was shown.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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None of the skiers killed by the avalanche appear to have been novices.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In January 2025, during an investigation by the Colorado Senate Committee on Ethics, Lewis forged several letters reportedly written by former aides to refute allegations that Lewis was mistreating staff.—
Doug Friednash,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Drucilla Ramirez, a third grade bilingual teacher and organizing chair for the union, said some classes have as many as 34 students and teachers don’t have aides in the classroom.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For beginners, there are four miles of novice trails and three miles of paved trail.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who enjoy taking and sharing photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Now, the ball belongs to Tate, with varsity newcomers in junior Jenna Manfre and freshman Savannah Jones in the mix to help out.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Demarcus Robinson, Jordan Watkins and Jacob Cowing vie for reps with other newcomers.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During the pilot, Dutton meets with an old comrade from his days as a Navy SEAL who gradually recruits him into their four-person Marshal team.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Rudnev no longer preaches, recruits followers, or leads any group.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Sheriff’s deputies began investigating the child molestation allegations against Johnson in July 2025.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The two deputies who fired their weapons have been placed on administrative assignment pending the outcome of the investigation, per protocol.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Policies requiring freshmen to live in dorms or banning children from campus can make going to college as a parent incredibly difficult and, at times, impossible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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As freshmen, this group was 16-9, eliminated in the conference quarterfinals, and carried that sting ever since, winning 85 of the last 92, reaching the Final Four the last two seasons.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Apprentices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprentices. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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