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
Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
First, where the classic Boulevardier recruits the broad oaky shoulders of bourbon or rye for its base, Taylor substituted in apple brandy, which is similarly barrel aged but is distilled from apples instead of corn or rye, giving a core fruity quality beneath the familiar oak.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
Things get complicated when Shay recruits the neighborhood creep for backup and Yaki brings in an ex-cop to smoke out his blackmailer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
McKinsey recruits men and women in near-equal numbers at the entry level and frequently touts the business case for gender diversity.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Today, the University recruits students and VIPs (like NFL stars, Olympic athletes, and high-profile alumni) to lead the Two-Bits cheer and rile up the crowd, and it’s always done in the spirit of Florida pride with no ulterior financial motive, as Edmondson himself established.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Wahlberg, 54, plays a professional thief who recruits a new team in an attempt to rob a treasure recently recovered from the depths of the ocean.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
The international outfit recruits followers to join nearby cells and will refer prospects to, as well as put them in contact with, antifa chapters in their area.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
The English-speaking group recruits teenagers to promote its scams in an attempt to bypass prosecution.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025
Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The Bruins have flipped their season on the field and deal with recruits flipping their commitments off it.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
With an annual salary of $67,675, new Arkansas State Police recruits earn more than police recruits in Fayetteville, Little Rock and Rogers.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Oct. 2025
The governor will meet with several prospective business recruits as well as companies already operating in Tennessee, including Quanta Manufacturing, Bridgestone, LG Chem and SK ON.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Apart from the free transfer of Canadian striker David, Juventus’ other recruits joined late window.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The two were falsely named as recruits to the university's crew team, even though neither ever participated in the sport, including posing for photos of themselves working out using crew machines.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Once these recruits couldn't make the cut.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Albin knows that Charlotte needs more in the NIL department going forward, and the team offers plenty of early playing time for prospective recruits.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
Here, Elizabeth McGovern’s Helen recruits a guy named Guy (Nicholas Denton) for an off-the-books mission.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
First, where the classic Boulevardier recruits the broad oaky shoulders of bourbon or rye for its base, Taylor substituted in apple brandy, which is similarly barrel aged but is distilled from apples instead of corn or rye, giving a core fruity quality beneath the familiar oak.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
Things get complicated when Shay recruits the neighborhood creep for backup and Yaki brings in an ex-cop to smoke out his blackmailer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
McKinsey recruits men and women in near-equal numbers at the entry level and frequently touts the business case for gender diversity.
—Ruth Umoh, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Today, the University recruits students and VIPs (like NFL stars, Olympic athletes, and high-profile alumni) to lead the Two-Bits cheer and rile up the crowd, and it’s always done in the spirit of Florida pride with no ulterior financial motive, as Edmondson himself established.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Wahlberg, 54, plays a professional thief who recruits a new team in an attempt to rob a treasure recently recovered from the depths of the ocean.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
The international outfit recruits followers to join nearby cells and will refer prospects to, as well as put them in contact with, antifa chapters in their area.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
The English-speaking group recruits teenagers to promote its scams in an attempt to bypass prosecution.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
While Brown is still expected to remain with the Tigers, the modern college football landscape — with NIL deals, the transfer portal, and more player mobility — gives recruits far greater flexibility than ever before.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
The Bruins have flipped their season on the field and deal with recruits flipping their commitments off it.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 26 Oct. 2025
With an annual salary of $67,675, new Arkansas State Police recruits earn more than police recruits in Fayetteville, Little Rock and Rogers.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Oct. 2025
The governor will meet with several prospective business recruits as well as companies already operating in Tennessee, including Quanta Manufacturing, Bridgestone, LG Chem and SK ON.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
Apart from the free transfer of Canadian striker David, Juventus’ other recruits joined late window.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
The two were falsely named as recruits to the university's crew team, even though neither ever participated in the sport, including posing for photos of themselves working out using crew machines.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Once these recruits couldn't make the cut.
—Davis Winkie, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Albin knows that Charlotte needs more in the NIL department going forward, and the team offers plenty of early playing time for prospective recruits.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruits
Verb
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At this stage of the M&A sequence, a company hires financial advisors and, generally, prepares financial information to share with potential bidders.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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As the rest of the world hires up for an AI future, the company once known as Facebook reportedly hopes to cut about 600 jobs in its artificial intelligence unit.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rolle talked to the Miami Herald last week about what potential apprentices need to know about MDC’s pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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He and his apprentices host glass- blowing classes on Fridays and Saturdays (reservation required), when guests can make anything from a bowl to a tumbler to an ornament.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Chen’s Prince Group employs thousands of people and bills itself as one of the biggest conglomerates in Cambodia, with investments in luxury real estate, banking services, hotels, major construction developments, grocery stores and even luxury watches.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Rose Batteries employs about 30 people at the Corporate Court location, according to the company.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That framework, the NCAA has insisted, ensures roster spots turn over to incoming freshmen or transfers, and helps to distinguish college sports from pro sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Lions started two freshmen, two sophomores and a junior with Colman and Ransford.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Now, the website has become essential for anyone who’s interested in, or serious about, chess—from novices to grandmasters.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Especially for opera novices, the Prelude Talks can be a great way to get oriented before the overture.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The film stars newcomers Kåre Hedebrant and Lina Leandersson as Oskar and Eli, two lonely kids living in the same apartment block in a small Swedish city in winter.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Along with the original stars, the cast will also include series newcomers Ava Bunn, Jacob Dudman, David Gridley, Layla Mohammadi and Amanda Morrow.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Adult full-day group lessons for beginners and intermediates will cost $209 Monday through Thursday, $229 Friday through Sunday and $249 on peak days.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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Designed for beginners, the program requires no prior technical expertise — just curiosity and a willingness to adapt.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cleveland currently has four quarterbacks on the roster, including starter Dillon Gabriel and backup Shedeur Sanders, both of whom are rookies.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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That’s when both players were rookies in 2013.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Recruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruits. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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