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probationers

noun

plural of probationer
1
as in candidates

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as in parolees

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  1. candidates
  2. entrants
  3. recruits
  4. freshmen
  5. newcomers
  6. novices
  7. apprentices
  8. entries
Noun
  • The person added that Fairshake has already spent more than $30 million on Democratic candidates this cycle.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This strategy also helps employers get to know phenomenal candidates whose applications are going to accidentally be rejected by the ATS and AI systems.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of candidates
Noun
  • The $4 million will be invested over the next three years in supporting new entrants and re-skilling mid-career professionals.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The energy apprenticeship pipeline only had 45,000 entrants in 2024, but really needs 65,000 professionals flowing in yearly to close the labor supply gap.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of entrants
Noun
  • But the changes came after the early signing day for high school recruits and just before the transfer portal opened — not much time for new staffers to assess FSU’s personnel and fortify its roster.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • In the Army, by far the Pentagon's largest service, Hispanic recruits made up nearly 27% of new soldiers last year, up from just under 20% in 2020.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of recruits
Noun
  • Many top high school recruits these days commit to schools expecting to start as true freshmen and hit the league in three years.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The complaint alleges freshmen endured forced genital shaving, excessive drinking and being made to eat live fish as part of team initiation.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of freshmen
Noun
  • Others said the campaign had a darker side and stirred up fear of newcomers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Although this weekend is light on newcomers, the fall box office is expected to heat up before September ends.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of newcomers
Noun
  • At that time, people overtraded and treated the market like a casino, as novices began participating more frequently.
    — David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Since achieving widespread fame in 2013, Rettig has overseen gatherings that have introduced thousands of novices to toad smoking.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of novices
Noun
  • Thomas is training director for Local 395’s apprenticeship program, which has 80 apprentices this year.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Rolle emphasized that apprentices in MDC’s programs don’t have to pay for the costs of classes or equipment thanks to state and federal grants.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of apprentices
Noun
  • This year, the video contest received 347 entries from 40 countries, judged by a panel composed of specialists in science and advanced light microscopy.
    — Molly Finlay, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Some of the entries this year have been knocking on the Hall door for years, including Tickle Me Elmo, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Mahjong.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of entries
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