as in hires
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 apprentices
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 recruits
Brandi Bufford, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Forming each letter recruits the brain in ways tapping a key doesn’t.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
This last sneak peek serves up heaps of colorful heroic set pieces as He-Man recruits a fearsome force to storm Castle Greyskull and reclaim the throne from his hateful nemesis.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 May 2026
Kikora Franklin leads the school of theater, which also includes a BFA in acting, design and more, but recruits just 12 people a year for its musical theater program.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
The suit identifies Smith as CEO of Community Health as well as another company that recruits doctors to provide healthcare for church members.
—Scott Zamost,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Luckily, India’s intelligence bureau recruits him to become a spy for them – under the alias Hamza – to infiltrate the criminal organizations responsible for terrorist attacks against their country.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Andy recruits her as an ally, getting Emily to convince her billionaire boyfriend, Benji (Justin Theroux), to buy Runway and prevent mass layoffs.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
The firm recruits tenants from the State Attorney’s Office, police and fire departments, and hospitals, and 70% of residents are civil servants, the partners say.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Peasant growers’ resistance to these operations fueled the Shining Path insurgency by providing recruits and creating an opening for the guerrillas to interpose themselves between the farmers and the police.
—Michelle D. Paranzino, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
That extended training period is set to start in July for new academy classes at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, or FLETC, in Georgia, where ICE recruits are trained.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The Miami Hurricanes have done nearly all the heavy lifting on a 2027 recruiting class that ranks third in the country and could be UM’s most talented collection of high school football recruits in a single cycle since the early years of the century.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Often, the recruits came from troubled homes or were living in poverty.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
His talent is undeniable, but Kansas State still needs more from one of the top recruits in program history.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Rich relocation packages can help persuade recruits to move.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Candidates with backgrounds in farming, organized labor, firefighting, or military service have become increasingly attractive recruits, but those biographies also invite scrutiny from opponents eager to paint them as political insiders.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
Verb
The two-year entry level training program recruits recent college graduates for positions nationwide and overseas including the Corps’ Europe and Pacific locations.
—Brandi Bufford, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Forming each letter recruits the brain in ways tapping a key doesn’t.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
This last sneak peek serves up heaps of colorful heroic set pieces as He-Man recruits a fearsome force to storm Castle Greyskull and reclaim the throne from his hateful nemesis.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 May 2026
Kikora Franklin leads the school of theater, which also includes a BFA in acting, design and more, but recruits just 12 people a year for its musical theater program.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 25 May 2026
The suit identifies Smith as CEO of Community Health as well as another company that recruits doctors to provide healthcare for church members.
—Scott Zamost,paige Tortorelli, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Luckily, India’s intelligence bureau recruits him to become a spy for them – under the alias Hamza – to infiltrate the criminal organizations responsible for terrorist attacks against their country.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Andy recruits her as an ally, getting Emily to convince her billionaire boyfriend, Benji (Justin Theroux), to buy Runway and prevent mass layoffs.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
The firm recruits tenants from the State Attorney’s Office, police and fire departments, and hospitals, and 70% of residents are civil servants, the partners say.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
The Dawgs still had five Top 200 overall recruits in town a week ago.
—Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Peasant growers’ resistance to these operations fueled the Shining Path insurgency by providing recruits and creating an opening for the guerrillas to interpose themselves between the farmers and the police.
—Michelle D. Paranzino, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
That extended training period is set to start in July for new academy classes at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, or FLETC, in Georgia, where ICE recruits are trained.
—Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The Miami Hurricanes have done nearly all the heavy lifting on a 2027 recruiting class that ranks third in the country and could be UM’s most talented collection of high school football recruits in a single cycle since the early years of the century.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Often, the recruits came from troubled homes or were living in poverty.
—Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
His talent is undeniable, but Kansas State still needs more from one of the top recruits in program history.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Rich relocation packages can help persuade recruits to move.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
Candidates with backgrounds in farming, organized labor, firefighting, or military service have become increasingly attractive recruits, but those biographies also invite scrutiny from opponents eager to paint them as political insiders.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruits
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Simone hires Zoe as her assistant, in what appears to be a dream job.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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When her father hires a young bodyguard to protect her, the disparate personalities can’t help but find themselves, well, drawn to each other.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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While the 84-year-old still goes out to hunt, his two apprentices largely take the helm in helping reinforce the boundary between the forest and residential areas.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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What’s more, around 20 per cent of the total working hours on the project were performed by over 70 trainees and apprentices.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Dec. 2025
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City officials estimated that the brewery employs between 200 and 250 people.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Cold Case Unit currently employs two full-time detectives and two part-time reserve officers, Loughman said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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After the Gophers lost four starters within the first month of the season, five freshmen have had to take on major roles for the team.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Monday’s data revealed that Cal State also saw increases in graduate student and transfer student enrollment across the university system for fall 2025, as well as an increase in first-time freshmen enrollment.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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These adventures involve skills, terrain, and exposure that are unfamiliar to all novices.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
18 Nov. 2025
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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,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Banquet halls were where a parcel could get dropped off to reach the airport or where Armenian newcomers could learn about resources for government assistance.—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Directed by Andy Serkis, the film also stars Ian McKellen (as Gandalf), Elijah Wood (Frodo), and Lee Pace (King Thranduil), plus newcomers Kate Winslet as Marigol and Jamie Dornan as Strider/Aragorn.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Make labeling your emotions a habit Sauer-Zavala tells beginners to try labeling their big emotions just once a day for a week, rather than treating it as a lifelong project.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
10 June 2026
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This setup allows beginners to quickly get started while also offering advanced functionality for experienced developers, reports Crowdsupply.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
Noun
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That leaves the Patriots with Henry, Jack Westover, CJ Dippre and rookies Eli Raridon and Tanner Arkin at the position.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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For the Current’s rookies, the World Cup is bigger than soccer and goals and trophies.—
Alexa Stone
June 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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“Recruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruits. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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