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
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Herodotus recruits evidence from passages in the Iliad and the Odyssey to show that Homer himself knew at least fragments of this tale yet opted to tell another, better yarn.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 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
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
After striking out on several domestic recruits, Fresno State got three pros from France and one from Slovenia.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
That seemed to be the industry rate for new recruits.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
To attract recruits, ICE is offering several incentives, including signing bonuses of up to $50,000 and student loan repayment programs.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 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
Verb
Legendary spymaster Al Pacino finds brilliant tech-head Colin Farrell and recruits him into the CIA, hinting strongly that the young man’s late father was also working for the organization.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Herodotus recruits evidence from passages in the Iliad and the Odyssey to show that Homer himself knew at least fragments of this tale yet opted to tell another, better yarn.
—Elizabeth D. Samet, Foreign Affairs, 29 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
Noun
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
After striking out on several domestic recruits, Fresno State got three pros from France and one from Slovenia.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
That seemed to be the industry rate for new recruits.
—Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
To attract recruits, ICE is offering several incentives, including signing bonuses of up to $50,000 and student loan repayment programs.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruits
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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
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Sheridan’s deal employs him on the film side until March 2026 and in the television space through 2028.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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His social enterprise, Southside Blooms, transforms vacant lots into eco-friendly flower farms and employs 25 local young people to grow, arrange, and sell flowers at the group’s nonprofit flower shop.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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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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Fast forward 55 years, and the event has grown into the world’s largest and most anticipated road race, drawing professionals and novices alike to push their limits — and test running shoe innovations along the way.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Yennefer, saving the energy of her heaviest hitters as long as possible, asks the novices-in-training to maintain a magical shield as long as possible — only ordering when their noses and eyes begin to bleed under the strain.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Lone Star State experienced a boom in demand during the pandemic, when the rise of remote work allowed an influx of newcomers to relocate to the state, seeking affordable housing.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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One incumbent and four newcomers triumphed in Tuesday’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education races to make the third board shake-up in recent years.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Mountaineering expedition companies describe Mount Yalung Ri, located in eastern Nepal’s Rolwaling Valley, as a peak suitable for beginners with no previous experience or for those acclimatizing for higher summits of the Himalayas, which can tower above 8,000 meters.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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It’s considered suitable for beginners with no previous experience climbing high mountains.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Charlotte started three rookies Thursday — everyone except McNeeley — as Lee continues to search for the right combination.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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The Miami Dolphins have spent the majority of the 2025 season investing in rookies, and young players with the hope that playing time will speed up their development as NFL players.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Recruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruits. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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