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
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Georgia is set to host only nine official visitors over the next month who are ranked among the nation’s Top 100 recruits.
—Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Toney’s high school coach Mike Smith, who has developed more than his share of five-star recruits, including Patrick Surtain, Sony Michel and Brian Burns, suspects Toney didn’t get his due from the ranking systems because they’re based heavily on measurables.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 28 May 2026
In one early section of the game, Bond is out on the town with his fellow recruits.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
In July 2025, training for dozens of recruits hoping to be New York City deputy sheriffs was thrown into chaos after the Department of Investigation determined the academy’s instructors responsible for investigation and firearms training weren’t certified by the state.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
And almost nothing has been said of the 10 NPA recruits killed alongside them.
—Patrick Peralta, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
The ongoing circus around the former Rebels head coach seemed to hit a tipping point for Ole Miss fans in recent weeks, thanks to an article written by Vanity Fair that quoted Kiffin tying in past racial issues to why some recruits did not want to live in Oxford.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
This elevates employee experience, signals stability to recruits and improves collaboration efficiency, turning your space into a competitive advantage, not just a cost center.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 May 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
In a sport where top recruits can choose between schools in Alaska, Arizona, New England and places in between, very little unites the college hockey world.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
Georgia is set to host only nine official visitors over the next month who are ranked among the nation’s Top 100 recruits.
—Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Toney’s high school coach Mike Smith, who has developed more than his share of five-star recruits, including Patrick Surtain, Sony Michel and Brian Burns, suspects Toney didn’t get his due from the ranking systems because they’re based heavily on measurables.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 28 May 2026
In one early section of the game, Bond is out on the town with his fellow recruits.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
In July 2025, training for dozens of recruits hoping to be New York City deputy sheriffs was thrown into chaos after the Department of Investigation determined the academy’s instructors responsible for investigation and firearms training weren’t certified by the state.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
And almost nothing has been said of the 10 NPA recruits killed alongside them.
—Patrick Peralta, The Conversation, 28 May 2026
The ongoing circus around the former Rebels head coach seemed to hit a tipping point for Ole Miss fans in recent weeks, thanks to an article written by Vanity Fair that quoted Kiffin tying in past racial issues to why some recruits did not want to live in Oxford.
—Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
This elevates employee experience, signals stability to recruits and improves collaboration efficiency, turning your space into a competitive advantage, not just a cost center.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruits
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Comedy Deepfake by Matt Eames follows a rudderless millennial who hires a team of Gen-Z consultants to reinvent her life.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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With grant money from the Lucky Duck Foundation, the nonprofit Salvation Army hires residents of its homeless shelter and trains them as food rescue route drivers for nonprofit Feeding San Diego, collecting surplus food from grocery stores and businesses that would otherwise go to waste.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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For one year as well, apprentices stay protected, working with a senior employee to avoid burning out.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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In her 2008 work Mirror Play, San Francisco Poets Theatre Beloved’s Carla Harryman employs a field of speakers as an engine for organizing meaning between interior perception and exterior reality.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The laptop employs the same chassis design Acer has been using for Nitros over the past couple of years.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2026
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Hughes and Brindley were freshmen together at Michigan.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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Colleges and universities looking at D203 transcripts and seeing freshmen started high school with a second year of language or advanced math already assume the district offers a rigorous academic course load, Willard said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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To make the process even easier for novices, the M2 leverages AI to detect the type of materials inserted and automatically adjust the settings for cutting, engraving, or just scoring to make thinner materials easier to flex and fold.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
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In 2025, multiple AI developers imposed additional safeguards after internal testing revealed models could meaningfully aid novices in biological weapons development.—
Jordan Henry,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Also, introducing newcomers to Vietnamese music, culture, and pride.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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There are always newcomers trying to leave their mark.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Zone 2 is still well-suited for beginners, older adults, and injury recovery.—
Allison Palmer
June 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Nakamoto cautions against beginners trying peel-and-stick wallpaper and flooring.—
Sarah Everett,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Everyone likes to make money, rookies and elderly owners alike, and the way to make money is to play.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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This Dolphins team features 25 rookies and 49 players with less than three years of NFL experience, many of whom were signed on one-year deals that pay the NFL minimum.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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“Recruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruits. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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