RECRUITER Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

recruit 1 of 2

verb

ri-ˈkrüt

Definition of recruit

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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recruit

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noun

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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Verb

The design was developed using insights from 500 Londoners and tourists, as well as input from representatives recruited from each of London’s 32 boroughs. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026 Illinois has heavily recruited Chicago’s western suburbs, including the Naperville area. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Noun

As Politico reported, Platner was not their first-choice Senate recruit. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 15 July 2026 Indeed, the stunt succeeded in earning the group media coverage across mainstream outlets, amplifying its brand and potential to reach new recruits. — Odette Yousef, NPR, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for recruit

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So, when Thursday’s term sheet was sent to the Blazers, the team was put off by asks from the city, particularly the $3 million annual fee for a property tax offset and a requirement that the team hires union workers.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 21 July 2026
That means other captains looking to hire Luke will see the incident on his record.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 July 2026

Definition of hire

Noun

The tedium of the task was how the apprentice became the master.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
The sad thing was that within days of becoming an apprentice, he was packed off to hospital for a cartilage operation on a knee that, 10 years later, would bring a permanent end to his career.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of apprentice

Verb

The European governing body employs two rules, each of which Newcastle breached.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Even workers who are still employed face double economic pressure as basic wages increasingly fail to meet rising living costs and reduced overtime, driven by falling orders, has hampered their ability to supplement income.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Definition of employ

Noun

Haaland has become a social media phenomenon, with his own posts and memes from others turning even soccer novices into diehard fans.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 13 July 2026
The last death at San Fermin's bull runs occurred in 2009, but gorings and broken bones are common, partly due to the large number of novice bull runners and foreign tourists who join the experienced locals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026

Definition of novice

Noun

Included in her village is Kai, who will be soon be a freshman at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, two counties away.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Gracia, who throws and hits left-handed, was a freshman All-American at Duke and then transferred to UVA for his junior season.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of freshman

Noun

The difference between those projects and the 27 data centers that already exist or are being built in Miami-Dade (including three newcomers that have drawn controversy) is the size.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
Significantly, High Plains offered alternatives to more expensive, two-drink-minimum club shows that might scare off casual comedy fans and newcomers to stand-up.

— John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 July 2026

Definition of newcomer

Noun

Float down the Barren Fork River with beginner-friendly kayak rentals, then relax at the 8-acre pet-friendly campground featuring tent sites, RV hookups, and rental campers.

— Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Meanwhile, the Summer Triangle — formed by Vega, Deneb and Altair — hangs almost overhead during the darkest hours, making this one of the easiest seasonal star patterns for beginners to learn.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of beginner

Noun

Mims is heading into the final year of his rookie deal, while Franklin has this season and 2027 before free agency.

— Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 July 2026
The Warriors rookie responded with 15 points, nine rebounds, three assists and a number of bone-crunching collisions with his fellow 250-pounder.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

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