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
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
Lyons also faced questions about the training new ICE recruits have received and the conditions under which deportees are detained.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
Miami’s class currently has 10 recruits and ranks fifth in the nation.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Police College made sure to warn new recruits of the perils connected to sleep deprivation.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Those recruits are effectively next year's quotas.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
San Diego State’s basketball program has always searched for under-the-radar recruits whose greatest asset is the invisible chip on their shoulder.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Wallace said the department has changed training standards for both recruits and current members.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
In addition, the Minnesota blue line is expected to add two recruits for next season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 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
The conversations typically flow smoothly, with Ibukun-Okeyode giving insight to recruits about TCU’s scheme and life in Fort Worth.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Apr. 2026
Lyons also faced questions about the training new ICE recruits have received and the conditions under which deportees are detained.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
Miami’s class currently has 10 recruits and ranks fifth in the nation.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026
Police College made sure to warn new recruits of the perils connected to sleep deprivation.
—Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Those recruits are effectively next year's quotas.
—Steven Beynon, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
San Diego State’s basketball program has always searched for under-the-radar recruits whose greatest asset is the invisible chip on their shoulder.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Wallace said the department has changed training standards for both recruits and current members.
—Tara Lynch, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
In addition, the Minnesota blue line is expected to add two recruits for next season.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruits
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After a breakup, rudderless millennial Jane hires a team of Gen-Z consultants to reinvent her life.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Pramaggiore was convicted of seeking to hide the existence of those lobbying contracts with the Madigan hires from financial and human-resources employees within ComEd.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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During the Renaissance, master painters typically employed apprentices to work alongside them as the apprentices learned their craft.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 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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In an effort to preserve local culture, many of the room’s smaller decor pieces are sourced through the Sanaa workshop, a social enterprise that trains and employs individuals with disabilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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DeviantArt’s Protect feature uses state-of-the-art image recognition to help safeguard creators’ work against unauthorized use, and the platform employs a dedicated team to investigate and mitigate the impact from spam, scams, fraud, and other bad actors.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The unit also added transfer Jailen Duffie and freshmen Elijah Keys and Amarion Queen.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
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But that does not mean other freshmen won’t see the field.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
17 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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On a training camp roster that features 11 newcomers to the Sun, Leger-Walker and Kneepkens came in with an instant chemistry and understanding of each other’s games that is helping their integration with the rest of the team.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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After a turbulent 2025 season at the quarterback position, marred by injuries, shaky decision making, and constant pressure, the signal-caller room returns with valuable experience, bolstered by two newcomers who have already made a strong early impression.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Apr. 2026
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Although the dispensary does sell some low-potency products meant for beginners or microdosing, the focus here is on full-strength THC products, including cannabis flower, vapes, beverages and edibles.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In 2019, the height of the rebuild, the Dolphins, who finished 5-11, started five rookies — wide receiver Preston Williams, guards Deiter and Shaq Calhoun, defensive end Wilkins and cornerback Nik Needham.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The new collective bargaining agreement that was ratified last month gave huge pay raises to rookies.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Recruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruits. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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