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
Kempton Presley, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Companies large and small are fighting to recruit big-name AI leaders and their foot soldiers, readily acknowledging that developing superintelligence, or AI that’s vastly smarter than humans, hinges on the work of actual humans.
—Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2025
That includes winning a fierce battle for the No. 1 recruit in Idaho, four-star tackle Kelvin Obot.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
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Verb
To build teams that will succeed in the age of AI, leaders must recruit and retain workers who bring emotional intelligence to technical environments.
—Kempton Presley, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Companies large and small are fighting to recruit big-name AI leaders and their foot soldiers, readily acknowledging that developing superintelligence, or AI that’s vastly smarter than humans, hinges on the work of actual humans.
—Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Noun
Linebacker Jonathan Cunningham, a three-star recruit and Star-Telegram All-Area First Team honoree, has enrolled with the Longhorns.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2025
That includes winning a fierce battle for the No. 1 recruit in Idaho, four-star tackle Kelvin Obot.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruit
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With less than a month before school begins, Gary Community School Corp. staffers made one thing clear during Thursday’s school board meeting – the district is hiring.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The Sisters of Bon Secours – the nuns who ran the home from 1925 to 1961 – hired a consulting company that denied a mass grave altogether, saying there was no evidence children had been buried there.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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Through the conservancy, Morgan and Silk were introduced to the architect Lawrence Brink, an original Wright apprentice.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Born in the Bronx, Neuwirth served as a photography apprentice in New York City before opening his own studio and moving to Hollywood after a photo assignment in Puerto Rico ignited his passion for filmmaking.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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According to McKinsey's recent Global Survey on the State of AI, only 13% of respondents said their company employs AI compliance specialists.—
Stanislava Tarasiuk,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The outlets reported that Robinson was employed as a security guard.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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This makes these spots good for young anglers and novices as well as those with mobility challenges.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
10 July 2025
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Two pilots in uniform greeted us and put all of us novice fliers at ease, giving us a rundown about the safety measures between cracking jokes.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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The Tigers played him as a wideout during his freshman season, then transitioned him to the slot ahead of his breakout season in 2023.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The 19-year-old guard averaged 11.6 points per game during his productive freshman season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Gerard Butler, who played Viking chief Stoick the Vast, is also back — and he’s joined by newcomers Julian Dennison, Gabriel Howell, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, Ruth Codd, Peter Serafinowicz and Murray McArthur.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This followed the biggest casting of them all, the three young leads, who will be played by newcomers McLaughlin, Alastair Stout (Ron Weasley) and Arabella Stanton (Hermione Granger) in the HBO franchise that is set to run for a decade.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
Noun
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This class is ideal for absolute beginners with no prior poker experience.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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From beginner to competitive player, golfers can improve every round.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Bustamante’s previous experience in Madrid helped shape her approach heading into the rookie test.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Then, the rookie candidates turn around to see the veterans they're paired with standing behind them for the big reveal.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Recruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruit. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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