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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
Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprentices
Noun
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She, like a lot of parents and students, is upset by a district announcement that the coaches and assistants on every one of the school's sports teams will be terminated at the end of their seasons.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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All three were largely unknown assistants/coordinators.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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,
22 Jan. 2026
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Both novices and longboarders hold high regard for this surfing mecca on account of its enticing long breakers, which provide hours of great wave riding.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Both aides have been moved to investigative leave.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Jan. 2026
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Putin and his aides have repeatedly threatened to take the territory by force if Kyiv doesn’t give it up.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s an equestrian centre for experienced riders and beginners alike, and the option to do the most touristy of all activities, camel riding in the dunes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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Nearby Kissing Bridge Ski Area features over 20 miles of downhill trails for beginners, experts, and parkgoers alike.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At the film’s center are the lovably gruff duo Flic and Minna, played with precision and stiff-upper-lipped hilarity by newcomers Marni Duggan and Galaxie Clear respectively.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2026
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With that in mind, our 10 favorite serum foundations—from heritage labels like Chanel to clean beauty cult-favorites and indie newcomers like Outside—In—for that your skin-but-better look, backed by the pros and Vogue beauty editors.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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The program, which recruits college students to earn part-time work experience and receive mentorship, is intended to retain more officers for long-term careers.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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French recruits volunteers from the forum to taste potential first-time participants, known as Newbies.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Shortly after being resentenced, Thompson escaped from the Harris County jail in Houston by walking out the front door virtually unchallenged by deputies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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One of the first responding deputies entered the water to try to rescue others from the car, but was unable to do so.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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The 5-foot-9 Brown showed why she’s considered one of the best freshmen in the nation.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Bringing seven transfers and two freshmen into the fold – so far – provides Chesney the opportunity to mix and match entering the spring; finding the best possible group to run with for the season opener in Berkeley against Cal.—
Benjamin Royer,
Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Apprentices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprentices. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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