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
George Caulkin, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The inclusion of chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten rounded out the trio of legendary French talents that Senbahar recruited, likening each facet of the project to an artist’s blank canvas.
—Jenna Adrian-Diaz, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Xavier Warren Another highlight from Texas State's 2026 recruiting class is former Georgetown wide receiver Xavier Warren, whose speed stood out among Central Texas recruits.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Signing a goalkeeper was already a priority for Newcastle during the upcoming summer window and with every passing game the importance of recruiting a top-class shot-stopper keeps being underlined.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
The inclusion of chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten rounded out the trio of legendary French talents that Senbahar recruited, likening each facet of the project to an artist’s blank canvas.
—Jenna Adrian-Diaz, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
Jennifer Atherton, president of the Dallas Police Women’s Association, said the current academy’s shortcomings — too few showers or lockers and the lack of a lactation room — have become harder to ignore as the department has drawn more women into its recruit classes.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
Xavier Warren Another highlight from Texas State's 2026 recruiting class is former Georgetown wide receiver Xavier Warren, whose speed stood out among Central Texas recruits.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
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Sankey and Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti hired the FTI Consulting Firm, which pokes holes in virtually all of Campbell’s assumptions, including the idea that college sports could replicate NBA and NFL revenues by pooling their games.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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His two estranged children, desperate for an inheritance, hire Lori, an art restorer and former forger, to pose as a prospective assistant in order to access 8 unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in storage.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
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Unlike college students, apprentices earn money from day one when completing classroom instruction, often taking classes at night or in short blocks throughout the year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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In 1936, construction of the performance venue was financed by local geishas and their apprentices.—
Leandra Beabout,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Frontex's standing corps is set to reach 10,000 officers by the end of the year -- double the number employed in 2021 -- reflecting the policy shift and expectations of sustained pressure along key routes.—
LEFTERIS PITARAKIS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Metro Transit Police Department employs an additional 35 community service officers, or students who work part time for Metro Transit while earning their law enforcement degrees, which is the most in department history.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Through their coursework the novice watchmakers study the design and machinery behind Rolex watches, and learn how to repair those that are worse for wear.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Given the significant dollar figures being thrown at recruits, even freshman face pressure to come in and contribute right away rather than sit for a year or two and develop for the future.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Miami freshman Sebastian Santos-Olson, making his second career start, pitched 4 1/3 innings and gave up three runs (one of which was earned).—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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Japanese beetles aren’t exactly newcomers.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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These activities, in the context of rising prices and insecurity, won the newcomers growing respect.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Exumas are known as one of The Bahamas’ better fishing areas, with champion fisherman and beginners alike coming from far and wide in hopes of landing everything from silvery bonefish and snapper to wahoo and mahi-mahi.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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However, not all edible plants are very beginner-friendly.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
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After appearing in just two games of rookie ball in his first full season as a professional, Cason was sidelined due to a right elbow issue that eventually required Tommy John surgery.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
3 Mar. 2026
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Dollander experienced a rookie season that ranked somewhere between eating thumbtacks and rubbing a cheese grater on shins.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Recruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruit. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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