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
Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Mamdani on Friday also appointed Ali Najmi, an election lawyer and longtime friend, to lead his Advisory Committee on the Judiciary, which recruits and recommends judges for family and criminal courts and interim appointees for civil courts.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
To Whom This May Concern follows 2015’s Woman and recruits collaborators Andre Harris, Adam Blackstone, Darhyl Camper, DJ Premier, and Trombone Shorty.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
With returning freshman quarterback Zeke Martinez on the roster, and incoming three-star QB recruits Jackson Taylor and Cash Herrera, the Broncos are set to have five quarterbacks in 2026.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Since the choir master has also recently enlisted, the society’s chairman, wealthy businessman Alderman Duxbury (Allam), recruits a wild card as a replacement.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
In 2022, former top quarterback recruits Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels both transferred before their junior seasons, eyeing a chance to rebuild their draft stock.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
The Forest Service works with Lead Forward, a veteran hiring initiative that recruits and places about 150 veterans annually into entry-level fire positions using special hiring authorities, the Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment and the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act.
—Gidget Fuentes, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Run for Something, an organization that recruits and supports progressive candidates under 40 to run for local and state offices, saw 10,000 people sign up for its services in the two weeks following Mamdani's June Democratic primary win.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
Courteney’s first order of business is picking up other recruits, none of whom are much more fleshed out than Madonna.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
This continuous cycle of training and combat ensures that the frontline experience directly informs new recruits, rapidly expanding Ukraine’s corps of skilled FPV drone pilots.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Led by head coach Kevin Young in only his second season, BYU returns star guard Richie Saunders, fresh off a First‑Team All‑Big 12 campaign, and welcomes incoming freshman phenom AJ Dybantsa, one of the top recruits in the country.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Facility one-upsmanship, all in the name of attracting better recruits, led to practice facilities with mini-golf courses (Clemson), marble showers in the locker room (Oregon) and sensory deprivation tanks (Georgia).
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Three class of 2026 recruits have decommitted from the program in 2025, including two four-star players in Bryson Beaver and Tradon Bessinger.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Oct. 2025
In the current state of college basketball, one season of not starting is often enough for most recruits to try their luck elsewhere.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Multiple prospective recruits who are considering signing with the Jayhawks told The Star that Peterson has reached out to talk about Kansas.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Verb
The bank actively recruits from a broad selection of schools worldwide and particularly values candidates with STEM backgrounds, given that Goldman employs over 10,000 engineers.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Mamdani on Friday also appointed Ali Najmi, an election lawyer and longtime friend, to lead his Advisory Committee on the Judiciary, which recruits and recommends judges for family and criminal courts and interim appointees for civil courts.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
To Whom This May Concern follows 2015’s Woman and recruits collaborators Andre Harris, Adam Blackstone, Darhyl Camper, DJ Premier, and Trombone Shorty.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
With returning freshman quarterback Zeke Martinez on the roster, and incoming three-star QB recruits Jackson Taylor and Cash Herrera, the Broncos are set to have five quarterbacks in 2026.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Since the choir master has also recently enlisted, the society’s chairman, wealthy businessman Alderman Duxbury (Allam), recruits a wild card as a replacement.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
In 2022, former top quarterback recruits Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels both transferred before their junior seasons, eyeing a chance to rebuild their draft stock.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
The Forest Service works with Lead Forward, a veteran hiring initiative that recruits and places about 150 veterans annually into entry-level fire positions using special hiring authorities, the Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment and the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act.
—Gidget Fuentes, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Run for Something, an organization that recruits and supports progressive candidates under 40 to run for local and state offices, saw 10,000 people sign up for its services in the two weeks following Mamdani's June Democratic primary win.
—Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
The Department of Transportation, under multiple administrations, has attempted to address the shortage but has struggled to attract sufficient numbers of recruits to the air traffic control organization.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
Courteney’s first order of business is picking up other recruits, none of whom are much more fleshed out than Madonna.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
This continuous cycle of training and combat ensures that the frontline experience directly informs new recruits, rapidly expanding Ukraine’s corps of skilled FPV drone pilots.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
Led by head coach Kevin Young in only his second season, BYU returns star guard Richie Saunders, fresh off a First‑Team All‑Big 12 campaign, and welcomes incoming freshman phenom AJ Dybantsa, one of the top recruits in the country.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Facility one-upsmanship, all in the name of attracting better recruits, led to practice facilities with mini-golf courses (Clemson), marble showers in the locker room (Oregon) and sensory deprivation tanks (Georgia).
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Three class of 2026 recruits have decommitted from the program in 2025, including two four-star players in Bryson Beaver and Tradon Bessinger.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 31 Oct. 2025
In the current state of college basketball, one season of not starting is often enough for most recruits to try their luck elsewhere.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
Multiple prospective recruits who are considering signing with the Jayhawks told The Star that Peterson has reached out to talk about Kansas.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruits
Verb
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Senior, the managing partner of the law firm that hires Matty.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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There’s the younger wife who falls in love with the woman her husband hires for a threesome, then walks off 10 minutes later with a $210m settlement once Nash acquires video evidence of his extensive perversions.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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And many of those apprentices — in skilled trades, electricians, laborers, carpenters — are already at work strengthening and building the physical foundations of our state.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The apprentices shopped for and wrapped hundreds of presents for the students.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The police department employs two full-time officers and four part-time officers, according to Masontown Borough Police Chief Timothy O'Barto.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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South Florida Equestrian Village alone employs more than 1,000 people.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The first 30 minutes had the disjointed, stop-start look of two freshmen quarterbacks facing off, struggling to find their respective rhythms early.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Touchdown Hurricanes Miami somehow orchestrated a 9-yard touchdown drive that heavily involved the team’s true freshmen.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Most of the 31 playoff novices — accounting for roughly 58% of the 53-man roster — were along for the entire ride and played key roles in helping to get Carolina to the postseason.—
Mike Kaye
January 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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Canon offers a wide range of DSLR cameras for novices and professionals alike.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Several Icons work alongside newcomers, assisting with citizenship applications and teaching music and language classes that preserve their community's cultural heritage.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The participants include many of the club’s top prospects, along with several newcomers who have joined the Red Sox organization this offseason.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For beginners, a version using two light dumbbells is a good introduction.—
Gretchen Reynolds,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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There are even lessons for beginners who may want to start a new hobby over the winter.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The inconsistent roster availability has led to up-and-down performances by the Magic even as different reserves such as rookies Noah Penda and Jase Richardson as well as third-year pros Anthony Black and Jett Howard have stepped up at times.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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These aren’t the young Rams of 2023, with 40 rookies in training camp and little idea of what to expect from the NFL.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Recruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruits. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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