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
Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 19 June 2026
Three Philadelphia-area athletes, including two Syracuse University football recruits, were arrested in connection with an attack in Old City that left a person concussed, among other injuries, police said.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Of the Bulldogs’ 17 commitments at the moment, 10 are 3-star recruits, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
Evidence has shown that young recruits are much more vulnerable to severe infection from influenza compared to other service members, though lower than the general population due to the military having historically high immunization rates.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 18 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
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
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 sprawling facility cycles through tens of thousands of recruits every year.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 19 June 2026
Three Philadelphia-area athletes, including two Syracuse University football recruits, were arrested in connection with an attack in Old City that left a person concussed, among other injuries, police said.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Of the Bulldogs’ 17 commitments at the moment, 10 are 3-star recruits, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 18 June 2026
Evidence has shown that young recruits are much more vulnerable to severe infection from influenza compared to other service members, though lower than the general population due to the military having historically high immunization rates.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 18 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
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
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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The location is intended to help students, technicians, apprentices, and engineers move directly into careers linked to quantum technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Regular midwives were primarily women, trained as apprentices but not institutionally educated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Matcha House now employs about 10 part-time workers, and Yeung no longer needs to be behind the counter every day.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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The company now employs more than 1,600 staff members and works with an additional network of freelance creators and production partners.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Committed to Mark Few and Gonzaga for more than eight months, Johnson has a chance to become one of the better perimeter freshmen the Bulldogs have had in recent years.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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UConn brought in nine new players this offseason – seven transfers and two freshmen – after losing five to expiring eligibility and five more to the transfer portal.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 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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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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He is joined by newcomers Leo Woodall as Halvard, Kate Winslet as Marigol, and returning franchise stars Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Elijah Wood as Frodo, and Lee Pace as Thranduil.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
Noun
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How to find Mercury on June 15 The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Check out this soccer guide for beginners and aficionados.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Delaney, Kutryk and Teteryatnikov are all rookies.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Smith had reportedly visited Levi’s Stadium to speak to new 49ers rookies as soon as one week before his death.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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“Recruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruits. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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