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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
Megan Shinn, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Unionized workers are employed on a huge number of massive data center projects and scrambling to recruit new apprentices to feed the explosive demand.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The Baptism of Christ is generally believed to have been completed by El Greco’s son and other apprentices in his workshop in the decade after the artist died.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Art historians believe it was unfinished at the time El Greco died in 1614 and that it was completed by the painter’s son, Jorge Manuel, with help from other apprentices in El Greco’s workshop.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Some of the kinder ones would give a Christmas tip if the apprentices did a good job cleaning their boots but others, basking in the new money of the Premier League, preferred to peacock.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
According to accounts by the architect’s apprentices, the design came together in a matter of hours.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Rock stars and their equivalents in other genres often develop their craft in obscurity before being discovered; idols are apprentices, trained exhaustively by their management companies.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
For one year as well, apprentices stay protected, working with a senior employee to avoid burning out.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
Unionized workers are employed on a huge number of massive data center projects and scrambling to recruit new apprentices to feed the explosive demand.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
The Baptism of Christ is generally believed to have been completed by El Greco’s son and other apprentices in his workshop in the decade after the artist died.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Art historians believe it was unfinished at the time El Greco died in 1614 and that it was completed by the painter’s son, Jorge Manuel, with help from other apprentices in El Greco’s workshop.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Some of the kinder ones would give a Christmas tip if the apprentices did a good job cleaning their boots but others, basking in the new money of the Premier League, preferred to peacock.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
According to accounts by the architect’s apprentices, the design came together in a matter of hours.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 2 Apr. 2026
Rock stars and their equivalents in other genres often develop their craft in obscurity before being discovered; idols are apprentices, trained exhaustively by their management companies.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprentices
Noun
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This is a positive system that increases assistants for a safer San Jose.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Sweeney was among a handful of assistants who seemed to be perpetually interviewed for top jobs in recent years but never got the offer — until now.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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To make the process even easier for novices, the M2 leverages AI to detect the type of materials inserted and automatically adjust the settings for cutting, engraving, or just scoring to make thinner materials easier to flex and fold.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
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In 2025, multiple AI developers imposed additional safeguards after internal testing revealed models could meaningfully aid novices in biological weapons development.—
Jordan Henry,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The reassurances by his spouse and his aides denying that the 81-year-old president was suffering from cognitive decline wouldn't be enough.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Commissioner aides receive $400 per month.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Zone 2 is still well-suited for beginners, older adults, and injury recovery.—
Allison Palmer
June 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Nakamoto cautions against beginners trying peel-and-stick wallpaper and flooring.—
Sarah Everett,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Also, introducing newcomers to Vietnamese music, culture, and pride.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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There are always newcomers trying to leave their mark.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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Forming each letter recruits the brain in ways tapping a key doesn’t.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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This last sneak peek serves up heaps of colorful heroic set pieces as He-Man recruits a fearsome force to storm Castle Greyskull and reclaim the throne from his hateful nemesis.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Chesser and McFadden noted that sheriff’s deputies serving civil papers have different jurisdiction and authority than law enforcement officers serving a criminal warrant.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 4,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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The winner will oversee 10,000 sheriff’s deputies that patrol 153 unincorporated communities and 42 of 88 cities that contract for law enforcement services.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
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Hughes and Brindley were freshmen together at Michigan.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Colleges and universities looking at D203 transcripts and seeing freshmen started high school with a second year of language or advanced math already assume the district offers a rigorous academic course load, Willard said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Apprentices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprentices. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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