as in to hire
to provide with a paying job
thousands of recent immigrants were recruited to build the nation's rail system
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as in apprentice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
the skydiving instructor and other experienced jumpers tried to encourage the new recruits on their first jump
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Recent Examples of recruit
Grace Raynor, New York Times, 30 May 2025
In response to lawmakers’ efforts, a new campaign called Respect Missouri Voters is recruiting volunteers to collect signatures for a statewide ballot measure in November 2026.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 30 May 2025
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
But last year, Minneapolis experienced its first increase in recruits in five years — 76 new hires, a 133% surge.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 25 May 2025
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Verb
Riley has been recruiting like someone who knows what’s at stake.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 30 May 2025
In response to lawmakers’ efforts, a new campaign called Respect Missouri Voters is recruiting volunteers to collect signatures for a statewide ballot measure in November 2026.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 30 May 2025
Noun
With final rules still not adopted in how name, image and likeness is supposed to work and college programs not only paying their own athletes but high school recruits, too, everyone is adjusting on the fly.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
But last year, Minneapolis experienced its first increase in recruits in five years — 76 new hires, a 133% surge.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruit
Verb
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After the Motsepe takeover in 2003, the club hired a series of high-profile managers, including the legendary Bulgarian forward Hristo Stoichkov and the late Dutch midfielder Johan Neeskens.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Yet while hiring generally has slowed, other economists figured job growth remained sturdy last month as companies frustrated by labor shortages during the pandemic continued to curtail layoffs.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The main entry door features a custom graphic design element drawn from the archival Gordon Leaf mural pattern, which Wright commissioned his apprentice and secretary, Eugene Masselink, to create in 1956 for House Beautiful editor Elizabeth Gordon.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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The inside of the entry door showcases the Gordon Leaf Mural Wright prepared by Wright's apprentice and secretary Eugene Masselink, a theme mirrored in other areas throughout the interior.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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Becker and colleagues employed a Pavlov-like research design to figure out whether people can decouple the sensation of pain from the experience of that pain.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Instead, Lloyd employed a bare stage and an ensemble of actors dressed all in black.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Gear that is more accessible to novices, social media posts from beautiful locales and a false sense of security carrying a cellphone creates may all be playing a role here.—
Amanda Loudin,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Beginners and families can warm up on the .25-mile Gold Bug Loop, while novice riders looking to improve their freeride skills can cruise down Tommyknocker (5.8 miles).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 May 2025
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With the air at its thickest and the nerves at their highest level, freshman relief pitcher Cambria Salmon walked in the first run and then threw a wild pitch for run number two, 2-0 Red Raiders.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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But if a third game is required, the pressure will be on freshman Tate DeRias (2-3, 5.77).—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Conversely, this set-up will help the newcomers into Antwerp to understand their role in the value chain.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Powered by twin 150 kW (200 hp) motors, the newcomer can traverse the seas near silently at a top speed of up to 12 knots and a cruising speed of 7 to 8 knots.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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Wilton also offers a variety of beginner to advanced courses, along with plenty of easy decorating hacks on their social media.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Then a 23-year-old beginner white belt, Greener was sparring with Iturralde, 33, when his cervical vertebrae was crushed, according to NBC and CBS.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The initial plan is to have Teel and Quero split time in their rookie seasons.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Before his rookie season was over, Pages was a World Series champion.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Recruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruit. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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