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
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
In part through an NIL deal and by buying out Demin’s Real Madrid contract, BYU recruited Demin to play for the Cougars in the 2024-25 academic year.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
However, Cartwright struggled on day 1 of the show, which sees celebrity recruits head to Morocco to take part in various challenges that mimic military training.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Virkus, previously head of academy, was his successor, but recruiting and sporting performance have each noticeably declined in the years since.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
In part through an NIL deal and by buying out Demin’s Real Madrid contract, BYU recruited Demin to play for the Cougars in the 2024-25 academic year.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
One of the top recruits in county history, Arrington, a 6-foot-3, 188-pound wide receiver and cornerback, had 269 total yards from scrimmage and 10 tackles heading into Friday’s game.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Sep. 2025
However, Cartwright struggled on day 1 of the show, which sees celebrity recruits head to Morocco to take part in various challenges that mimic military training.
—Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruit
Verb
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Two years later, he was hired by The Tennessean's sports department.—
Nicole Young,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
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These new pressures add to existing ones, such as building state-of-the-art facilities and hiring expensive coaches in hopes of landing recruits.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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First introduced in The Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker's Jedi apprentice finally made her live-action debut in season 2 of The Mandalorian, with Rosario Dawson assuming the role with cool confidence.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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See more Adrian China, a 19-year-old electrician apprentice from New Jersey, agrees.—
Marquise Francis,
NBC news,
20 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The health care sector accounted for 48% of that lackluster growth, expanding by about 232,000 jobs, even though the sector employs only about 11% of workers.—
Phillip Reese,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its outcome could define how far immigration officers may go in workplaces across the country, shaping protections for millions of Americans employed in industries with large immigrant labor forces and testing whether the Fourth Amendment meaningfully constrains interior enforcement.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Everyone from novice hikers to camping enthusiasts will find gear worth shopping, and prices start at just $24.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Mild discomfort, however, is a very common experience of novice exercisers.—
Masha Remskar,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Toney, a true freshman, leads the team with 22 catches and 268 yards with one touchdown catch.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Would Sanders be open to throwing the freshman into the fire on the road?—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Portal exits decimated the Tar Heels’ roster, and the 70 newcomers to fill those spots have struggled early on.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The participants range from Hayward classics to newcomers and hidden gems.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After a few tries, even beginners can pull cafe-quality espresso shots.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The true beginner might want to start with Gaia’s Garden and then make their way here.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jovic, 22, has been eligible to sign a rookie-scale extension with the Heat since July 1.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stout smiled and said he is challenged every week as a rookie, and the bigger the challenge, the better.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Recruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruit. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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