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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
Dunlavy is part of another wave of talented freshmen for the Sequoits.
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Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
East Lyme started three freshmen Wednesday.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2026
Maspat, junior You Seong Choi, sophomore Cooper Humphreys and freshmen Piron and Reed Arnaldo (La Costa Canyon High) — reflected both the program’s present and its future.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Brock’s roster features 13 underclassmen and eight freshmen, positioning the program to contend for future state titles after reaching its first state tournament since 2019.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
Gabriel Milano then gave Miami a 4-2 lead with a two-run single that scored fellow freshmen Alonzo Alvarez (single) and Dylan Dubovik (reached on Troy throwing error).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Hughes and Brindley were freshmen together at Michigan.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
The two freshmen are expected to be immediate rotation players for KU coach Bill Self during the 2026-27 college season.
—Gary Bedore
may 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Terrazas was poised for a big year, but more than half of the varsity team was filled by freshmen.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
East Lyme started three freshmen Wednesday.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2026
Maspat, junior You Seong Choi, sophomore Cooper Humphreys and freshmen Piron and Reed Arnaldo (La Costa Canyon High) — reflected both the program’s present and its future.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
Brock’s roster features 13 underclassmen and eight freshmen, positioning the program to contend for future state titles after reaching its first state tournament since 2019.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 June 2026
Gabriel Milano then gave Miami a 4-2 lead with a two-run single that scored fellow freshmen Alonzo Alvarez (single) and Dylan Dubovik (reached on Troy throwing error).
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
Hughes and Brindley were freshmen together at Michigan.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
The two freshmen are expected to be immediate rotation players for KU coach Bill Self during the 2026-27 college season.
—Gary Bedore
may 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Terrazas was poised for a big year, but more than half of the varsity team was filled by freshmen.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freshmen
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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
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Banquet halls were where a parcel could get dropped off to reach the airport or where Armenian newcomers could learn about resources for government assistance.—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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He is joined by newcomers Leo Woodall as Halvard, Kate Winslet as Marigol, and returning franchise stars Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Elijah Wood as Frodo, and Lee Pace as Thranduil.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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How to find Mercury on June 15 The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Check out this soccer guide for beginners and aficionados.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Delaney, Kutryk and Teteryatnikov are all rookies.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Smith had reportedly visited Levi’s Stadium to speak to new 49ers rookies as soon as one week before his death.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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For one year as well, apprentices stay protected, working with a senior employee to avoid burning out.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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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
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The Dawgs still had five Top 200 overall recruits in town a week ago.—
Jeff Sentell,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
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Peasant growers’ resistance to these operations fueled the Shining Path insurgency by providing recruits and creating an opening for the guerrillas to interpose themselves between the farmers and the police.—
Michelle D. Paranzino,
The Conversation,
11 June 2026
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