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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
Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
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
Of course, Stadler would prefer graduating apprentices join the company as full-time technicians.
—Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Rolle talked to the Miami Herald last week about what potential apprentices need to know about MDC’s pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
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
Of course, Stadler would prefer graduating apprentices join the company as full-time technicians.
—Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprentices
Noun
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Texas has not one, not two but three special assistants to the head coach.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Tom Day, director of Kansas Legislative Administrative Services, said office assistants and committee assistants are considered temporary state employees and are only paid during the months that the Legislature is in session.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
31 Oct. 2025
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Now, the website has become essential for anyone who’s interested in, or serious about, chess—from novices to grandmasters.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Especially for opera novices, the Prelude Talks can be a great way to get oriented before the overture.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There’s no sign yet that Democrats are willing to support the House GOP’s stopgap bill on Thursday, when it’s next scheduled for a Senate vote, but Semafor confirmed a noticeable thaw in the shutdown dynamics among members and aides across the aisle.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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Republicans also singled out senior aides Anthony Bernal and Annie Tomasini, who similarly pleaded the Fifth.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Adult full-day group lessons for beginners and intermediates will cost $209 Monday through Thursday, $229 Friday through Sunday and $249 on peak days.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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Designed for beginners, the program requires no prior technical expertise — just curiosity and a willingness to adapt.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The film stars newcomers Kåre Hedebrant and Lina Leandersson as Oskar and Eli, two lonely kids living in the same apartment block in a small Swedish city in winter.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Along with the original stars, the cast will also include series newcomers Ava Bunn, Jacob Dudman, David Gridley, Layla Mohammadi and Amanda Morrow.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Here, Elizabeth McGovern’s Helen recruits a guy named Guy (Nicholas Denton) for an off-the-books mission.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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First, where the classic Boulevardier recruits the broad oaky shoulders of bourbon or rye for its base, Taylor substituted in apple brandy, which is similarly barrel aged but is distilled from apples instead of corn or rye, giving a core fruity quality beneath the familiar oak.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Responding Miami-Dade Sheriff's deputies found the victim with at least 10 puncture wounds, according to the outlet.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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On July 25, the day before the stabbing, the 7th Probate Court of Emmet County ordered deputies to search for and detain Gille, who was homeless.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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That framework, the NCAA has insisted, ensures roster spots turn over to incoming freshmen or transfers, and helps to distinguish college sports from pro sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Lions started two freshmen, two sophomores and a junior with Colman and Ransford.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Apprentices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprentices. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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