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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
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The house’s historical and architectural value comes from its original creators—husband and wife Sheng Pao Sheng and Shao Fang Sheng, both former apprentices of Wright.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s a key fact given that under labor law, unions represent employees—not independent contractors, interns, apprentices or some other designation short of employment.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The show, which focuses on teen witch apprentices who join forces to protect New Orleans from a dark force, will start shooting again in November.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025
Free Press apprentices have gone on to work in a variety of newsrooms including The Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Indianapolis Star, USA TODAY and of course the Detroit Free Press.
—Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Managers worry that apprentices may miss the chance to learn institutional best practices with each project outsourced.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
That kind of lasting employee loyalty is one of the greatest rewards companies get from their apprentices.
—Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
He and his apprentices host glass- blowing classes on Fridays and Saturdays (reservation required), when guests can make anything from a bowl to a tumbler to an ornament.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
The house’s historical and architectural value comes from its original creators—husband and wife Sheng Pao Sheng and Shao Fang Sheng, both former apprentices of Wright.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
That’s a key fact given that under labor law, unions represent employees—not independent contractors, interns, apprentices or some other designation short of employment.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
The show, which focuses on teen witch apprentices who join forces to protect New Orleans from a dark force, will start shooting again in November.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025
Free Press apprentices have gone on to work in a variety of newsrooms including The Wall Street Journal, NPR, The Indianapolis Star, USA TODAY and of course the Detroit Free Press.
—Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Managers worry that apprentices may miss the chance to learn institutional best practices with each project outsourced.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
That kind of lasting employee loyalty is one of the greatest rewards companies get from their apprentices.
—Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprentices
Noun
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From refs to scouts to iPad-toting assistants, on-field jobs are increasingly being filled by women.—
Jennifer Halper,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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After cooking a spaghetti dinner for his assistants, Candy called his costars, Richard Lewis and Robert Picardo, just after midnight, to thank them for the day on set.—
Makena Gera,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That’s because using a whetsone can be tricky for novices.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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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,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even in that situation, with the President speaking out on behalf of his own aides, the White House was rattled.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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White House aides are snipping at Republican colleagues on the Hill that this is on them to sort out.—
Phil Elliott,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Brisk Walking Walking is gentle, low-impact, and excellent for exercise beginners or seniors.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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In the sub-alpine forest of Kachina Peak, a popular ski area, are Taos Ski Valley’s via ferrata routes for beginners and advanced climbers alike.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Here, the 10 best vacuum brands that include household names such as Bissell and Shark, plus newcomers to the cleaning game such as Narwal and Tineco.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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This pickleball paddle set is ideal for both newcomers or seasoned players alike.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Today, the University recruits students and VIPs (like NFL stars, Olympic athletes, and high-profile alumni) to lead the Two-Bits cheer and rile up the crowd, and it’s always done in the spirit of Florida pride with no ulterior financial motive, as Edmondson himself established.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Wahlberg, 54, plays a professional thief who recruits a new team in an attempt to rob a treasure recently recovered from the depths of the ocean.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Gandhi said detectives and deputies were at the scene investigating.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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When Strong went with deputies to search for the firearms, police found two handguns, an AR-15 and 64 rounds of ammunition, the citation states.—
Quinlan Bentley,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So freshmen have more time to consume play calls and gather themselves, when in the past, to maintain pace, teams leaned on older players who better understood offenses and wouldn’t find themselves out of place.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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Carlen is one of 11 freshmen or redshirt freshmen on the Aztecs’ 25-player roster.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Apprentices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprentices. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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