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
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Johnson took her place in the audience beside Michele’s latest recruit, Lily Allen, to watch the collection reveal itself through a series of Kaiserpanoramas—a form of stereoscopic entertainment that predates cinema—staged at the Tennis Club de Paris.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 29 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
Cenac, a 6-foot-11 former five-star recruit, was also impactful with his size and athleticism in the lane.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
Johnson took her place in the audience beside Michele’s latest recruit, Lily Allen, to watch the collection reveal itself through a series of Kaiserpanoramas—a form of stereoscopic entertainment that predates cinema—staged at the Tennis Club de Paris.
—Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruit
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Orr, who also interviewed for the defensive coordinator job in Dallas before the team hired Parker, has experience coaching alongside head coach Brian Schottenheimer in 2021 with the Jacksonville Jaguars.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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West Mesquite has hired Jeremy Williams from San Antonio Sam Houston as its next head football coach.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Dawson's steely resolve helps anchor the series, with strong support from Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Ahsoka's reckless former apprentice Sabine and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as General Hera Syndulla.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
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The video is being played to a room of nine apprentice footballers aged 16 and 17 at Leyton Orient, the League One side based in east London.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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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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Phil and Renee Shafer are the owners of Cast + Clara Bell, a resource for both cast-iron novices and collectors.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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Launched in 2019, Gotcha Matcha says its has something for matcha enthusiasts, novices and everyone in between.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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The former Washington Huskies star suffered ACL setbacks during his freshman year with the Indiana Hoosiers in 2018 and once again during the 2020 season.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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University of Miami basketball fans who stayed up for Wednesday’s late-night game against Stanford were treated to a thriller, as the Hurricanes wore down sensational freshman guard Ebuka Okorie and rallied late to beat the Cardinal 79-70 at the Watsco Center.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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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
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This is for riders who are physically fit and advanced beginner or higher, who would enjoy moderate climbs and single-track trails.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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By understanding these new dynamics and by taking an informed approach, both beginners and veterans in the gold space can better position themselves for investing success.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Yes, the team had interest last year in Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham, who went fifth to Cleveland and managed just half of a sack in 17 starts as a rookie.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Edgecombe and Dallas Mavericks' forward Cooper Flagg are the only two rookies in the NBA averaging at least 15 points, five rebounds and four assists.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Recruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruit. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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