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a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
our senator is just a freshman in Congress
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Recent Examples of freshmen
The unit also added transfer Jailen Duffie and freshmen Elijah Keys and Amarion Queen.
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Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
But that does not mean other freshmen won’t see the field.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
That coach will be key because the Bobcats have no veteran quarterbacks on their roster – just five true freshmen battling for the job.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
For 2027-28, current students could remain at their schools, and incoming freshmen could attend the same school as a sibling.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
All the freshmen weren’t in school yet, and those who were still were adjusting to new surroundings and cultures.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Brooke White is part of another wave of talented freshmen for Antioch softball.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The Lobos usually start five freshmen.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Junior Breya Cunningham was UT's starting center, but Lovisa Asbrink Hose is coming off a redshirt season and both Brihanna Crittendon and Joyce Isime Etute will be incoming freshmen.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
But that does not mean other freshmen won’t see the field.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
That coach will be key because the Bobcats have no veteran quarterbacks on their roster – just five true freshmen battling for the job.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
For 2027-28, current students could remain at their schools, and incoming freshmen could attend the same school as a sibling.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
All the freshmen weren’t in school yet, and those who were still were adjusting to new surroundings and cultures.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Brooke White is part of another wave of talented freshmen for Antioch softball.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The Lobos usually start five freshmen.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Junior Breya Cunningham was UT's starting center, but Lovisa Asbrink Hose is coming off a redshirt season and both Brihanna Crittendon and Joyce Isime Etute will be incoming freshmen.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshmen
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In contrast, a study led by Active Site, a research nonprofit that studies the use of AI in synthetic biology, found that AI help did not lead to significant differences in the ability of novices to complete the complex workflow to produce a virus in a biosafety laboratory.—
Stephen D. Turner,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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The beginners class is for novices 18 and older who want instruction and practice combined with play, according to the Dundee Township Park District website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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On a training camp roster that features 11 newcomers to the Sun, Leger-Walker and Kneepkens came in with an instant chemistry and understanding of each other’s games that is helping their integration with the rest of the team.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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After a turbulent 2025 season at the quarterback position, marred by injuries, shaky decision making, and constant pressure, the signal-caller room returns with valuable experience, bolstered by two newcomers who have already made a strong early impression.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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That's a time-efficient way of improving your VO2 max, particularly for beginners.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2026
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The best silver bar sizes for most beginners are 1-ounce and 10-ounce.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Head coach Juan Carlos Amoros has leaned heavily on younger players to start the season, such as rookies Jordynn Dudley and Andrea Kitahata.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Murakami, who went 3 for 5, joined Montgomery, Matt Davidson (2017), Ron Kittle (1983) and Rich McKinney (1970) as the only rookies in White Sox history to hit a homer in four straight games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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During the Renaissance, master painters typically employed apprentices to work alongside them as the apprentices learned their craft.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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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
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The conversations typically flow smoothly, with Ibukun-Okeyode giving insight to recruits about TCU’s scheme and life in Fort Worth.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lyons also faced questions about the training new ICE recruits have received and the conditions under which deportees are detained.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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