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
Betsy Badell, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The three-year-old startup, which is valued at $10 billion, recruits experts in fields ranging from medicine to law to literature, to help provide data that improves the capabilities of AI models.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Among his credentials, Hansen in 2017 became the only Canadian to lead a new group of NASA astronaut recruits.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
This week, the BTS guys make a grand return and reflect on their superstardom, Rvssian recruits WizKid and Rauw Alejandro for an glittering track, and Underscores solidifies her status as one of pop’s most exhilarating producers.
—Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
My favorite scenes are those with Sandra Hüller, who plays the government official who recruits Grace.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
Every summer, Golden Apple recruits about 1,300 Illinois high school seniors through college sophomores to visit 10 college campuses across the state.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The story follows a struggling Vietnamese comedian who recruits a troupe of improv actors to shoot a low-budget Thai horror film, hoping to resurrect his flagging career, only for genuine supernatural forces to descend on the production.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
This foundational pose, which involves hinging at the hips and putting the body into an upside down V shape, recruits major muscles in the back, shoulders and legs.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Mar. 2026
Christina Fan, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
His recruits include an opera singer and a zoo director.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The group recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who represent children in the foster care system in juvenile courts, according to its website.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
And on enforcement costs, Rodriguez said the city does not anticipate significant expenses, as decoy operations will draw on police recruits and the city’s youth cadet program.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Among the recruits is Daisy (Lucy Halliday), who Aunt Lydia puts under Agnes’ care.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Conversely, there’s been a lot more whining and griping in the Southeast, where they got used to stockpiling elite recruits and beating people’s brains in.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd and the rest of the Carolina Panthers’ new recruits will begin work at Bank of America Stadium on April 20.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
The Marines heavily recruit from immigrant families, and their pitch often includes telling potential recruits that joining up could help them with family members’ immigration status, advocates and attorneys said.
—Betsy Badell, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Marine recruits jog at Parris Island on Thursday.
—Betsy Badell, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The three-year-old startup, which is valued at $10 billion, recruits experts in fields ranging from medicine to law to literature, to help provide data that improves the capabilities of AI models.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Among his credentials, Hansen in 2017 became the only Canadian to lead a new group of NASA astronaut recruits.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
This week, the BTS guys make a grand return and reflect on their superstardom, Rvssian recruits WizKid and Rauw Alejandro for an glittering track, and Underscores solidifies her status as one of pop’s most exhilarating producers.
—Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
My favorite scenes are those with Sandra Hüller, who plays the government official who recruits Grace.
—Hannah Jocelyn, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
Every summer, Golden Apple recruits about 1,300 Illinois high school seniors through college sophomores to visit 10 college campuses across the state.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The story follows a struggling Vietnamese comedian who recruits a troupe of improv actors to shoot a low-budget Thai horror film, hoping to resurrect his flagging career, only for genuine supernatural forces to descend on the production.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
This foundational pose, which involves hinging at the hips and putting the body into an upside down V shape, recruits major muscles in the back, shoulders and legs.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
Mamdani also touted his work with the Department of Correction and committed to providing additional resources while delivering remarks to graduating recruits.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
His recruits include an opera singer and a zoo director.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The group recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who represent children in the foster care system in juvenile courts, according to its website.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
And on enforcement costs, Rodriguez said the city does not anticipate significant expenses, as decoy operations will draw on police recruits and the city’s youth cadet program.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Among the recruits is Daisy (Lucy Halliday), who Aunt Lydia puts under Agnes’ care.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Conversely, there’s been a lot more whining and griping in the Southeast, where they got used to stockpiling elite recruits and beating people’s brains in.
—Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd and the rest of the Carolina Panthers’ new recruits will begin work at Bank of America Stadium on April 20.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2026
The Marines heavily recruit from immigrant families, and their pitch often includes telling potential recruits that joining up could help them with family members’ immigration status, advocates and attorneys said.
—Betsy Badell, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruits
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Olathe Schools normally hires around 200 certified/licensed staff per year.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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After all, Broidy’s private intelligence company, Circinus, hires the same kinds of former spies and commandos that Chalker’s once did.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some of the kinder ones would give a Christmas tip if the apprentices did a good job cleaning their boots but others, basking in the new money of the Premier League, preferred to peacock.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to accounts by the architect’s apprentices, the design came together in a matter of hours.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One alderman who employs pension-eligible part-time staffers showed the Tribune ward expense reports from 2024 and 2025 that did not account for their pension costs.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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At every major-league park, the league employs a Ball-Out-Strike System (BOSS) operator who is responsible for ensuring the correct strike zone is used for each hitter – as opposed to say, the 5-foot-11 Trent Grisham getting stuck with the zone of the 6-7 Aaron Judge.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Junior Breya Cunningham was UT's starting center, but Lovisa Asbrink Hose is coming off a redshirt season and both Brihanna Crittendon and Joyce Isime Etute will be incoming freshmen.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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Botma, an Oakland recruit, has seen that in action as Powell helps set the tone for a team with eight freshmen.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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In contrast, a study led by Active Site, a research nonprofit that studies the use of AI in synthetic biology, found that AI help did not lead to significant differences in the ability of novices to complete the complex workflow to produce a virus in a biosafety laboratory.—
Stephen D. Turner,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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The beginners class is for novices 18 and older who want instruction and practice combined with play, according to the Dundee Township Park District website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Three other major candidates, all political newcomers, say an outsider is needed to shake up the status quo.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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For Kauffman newcomers, say international fans, the KC2026 transportation system could be an answer.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dermatologists say beginners need far fewer products than social media suggests — and the right basics can deliver real results.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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This advanced beginners class is for players with some knowledge of the game who are working on hitting the ball consistently.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Especially with three rookies as significant contributors.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Crawford should be a strong candidate for MVP, while Jutting has been one of the league’s best rookies.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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