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
Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Today, most firms recruit from about 30 colleges out of 4,000 universities, looking first at elite colleges and then schools nearby a company’s corporate offices as companies seek to recruit candidates for in-person work.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The book is on South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley, who counts Wynn as her first high school recruit from California.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Farm-to-Table Development Community Center is actively recruiting filmmakers to test early versions and offer feedback.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2026
Today, most firms recruit from about 30 colleges out of 4,000 universities, looking first at elite colleges and then schools nearby a company’s corporate offices as companies seek to recruit candidates for in-person work.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
Furman commit Emma Briggs led Benet (14-1, 3-0) with 16 points, 15 rebounds and two steals, while Richmond recruit Bridget Rifenburg added 15 points, including 11 in the second half.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The book is on South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley, who counts Wynn as her first high school recruit from California.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruit
Verb
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The voluntary program allows local districts and private schools to train employees or hire armed specialists to respond to active threats.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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What happened at 1000 Corporate Drive was mostly the latter, facilitated by Indian companies that US medical insurers hired to manage patients’ electronic records.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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And for design lovers, there’s Taliesin West, built by Frank Lloyd Wright and his apprentices in the 1930s (and expanded upon until the architect’s death in 1959).—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
7 Nov. 2025
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Kardashian, who is the daughter of the prominent late attorney Robert Kardashian, began studying law in 2018 through California’s Law Office Study Program, which allows aspiring lawyers to apprentice under licensed attorneys instead of attending law school.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The following three entries on the international top 5 liberally employ animation in their respective mise-en-scènes, but wouldn't qualify at the Golden Globes in the Best Animated Film category.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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If available, employ your fog lights.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to the basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Both veteran and novice skiers were on our trip, guided by the father-son team at Spor Guiding, and appeared to be having the times of their lives.—
Susan B. Barnes,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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His strength on defense was particularly impressive for a freshman, as TCU big men Xavier Edmonds and David Punch struggled to create good looks inside the lane thanks in large part to the defense of Peat.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Jan. 2026
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Fellow true freshman Joshua Moore should be in line for a bigger role next season as well.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Several Icons work alongside newcomers, assisting with citizenship applications and teaching music and language classes that preserve their community's cultural heritage.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Morgan Stanley currently doesn't crack the top-10 list of ETF issuers, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence, and commands fewer assets in the space than newcomers such as Neos Investments, which got its start in 2022.—
Vildana Hajric Bloomberg,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But beginners and intermediates shouldn’t be intimidated; there are plenty of runs suited for those just starting out, and A-Basin also boasts an excellent Ski and Ride School.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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Or head to a park, George English Park for beginners or Holiday Park if things have gotten serious.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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McMillan did not surpass the 100-yard rushing mark in any of the remaining games in his rookie season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Kings rookie and former Stanford star Maxime Raynaud had eight points and seven rebounds while playing in front of many friends.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Recruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruit. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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