as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
he's a newcomer to ice hockey
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Recent Examples of newcomer
Only in these United States can the progeny of people once portrayed as parasites and invaders side with those making the same argument about the latest batch of newcomers.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Intelligent Lending And Financial Inclusion Expand credit access using broader, non-traditional signals to support newcomers, gig workers and thin-file members with faster, fairer decisions.
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Ravi Gedela,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
How Many Calories Rucking Burns The calorie math is what hooks many newcomers, particularly men in their 40s trying to recapture lost ground.
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Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
For newcomers settling into the region, the 2027 race will shape decisions on growth, housing affordability, transit and the airport — issues that touch nearly every resident across Mecklenburg County and the surrounding Piedmont.
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Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Intelligent Lending And Financial Inclusion Expand credit access using broader, non-traditional signals to support newcomers, gig workers and thin-file members with faster, fairer decisions.
—
Ravi Gedela,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
How Many Calories Rucking Burns The calorie math is what hooks many newcomers, particularly men in their 40s trying to recapture lost ground.
—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2026
For newcomers settling into the region, the 2027 race will shape decisions on growth, housing affordability, transit and the airport — issues that touch nearly every resident across Mecklenburg County and the surrounding Piedmont.
—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newcomer
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The free Apple Photos is approachable for photography novices but still powerful enough to satisfy those who want extra control.
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Authorities say five instructors, five novice tandem jumpers and the pilot died when the Pilatus PC-6 suddenly fell almost vertically near homes after leaving Nancy-Essey airfield.
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This summer, attendance grew to more than 500, most of them beginners or amateur climbers.
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The limited edition Estes Liberty Star rocket is the perfect model for the job, decked out with a blue and red styling and featuring beginner friendly assembly for an easy setup.
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The pair met in English class on the first day of their freshman year.
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To follow through on this commitment to affordability, the system implemented the Tuition Stability Plan in 2022, which locks in a student’s tuition and systemwide fees at their freshman-year rate for the duration of their undergraduate education.
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Philadelphia's roster also includes rookie Labaron Philon, Dominick Barlow, Justin Edwards, Adem Bona, Jabari Walker, Dalen Terry and Johni Broome.
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Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle made a routine catch last night and tossed the ball into the stands.
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Kieran, his young apprentice, is learning fast.
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In 1811, The Nottingham Review newspaper recorded what's believed to be the first historical mention of the fictitious Ludd character, described as a framework knitting apprentice near Leicester.
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“Newcomer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newcomer. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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