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
Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Mercor, a smaller rival that recruits PhDs and other experts to train models for AI labs, saw an immediate opening.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Getting recruits up to standard isn't cheap.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Determined to save the Truth-Teller regardless, Ned recruits volunteer reporters from other departments.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
What starts as a one-night stand quickly spirals into something more complicated when Nick (Thomas Kretschmann), a powerful developer, gets involved and recruits Tom to seduce and manipulate Lilli into giving up her family's home.
—EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Faulkner recruits a small group of volunteers to go with her to local art fairs and buy decorations for the campus.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
His estranged brother, already being pursued by the FBI, recruits him for a series of bank robberies on superbikes.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Training scenarios include domestic violence, shootings and medical emergencies, pushing recruits to manage chaos in real time while juggling multiple screens, radios and conversations.
—Jason Truppi, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Scary Farm visitors will enter the maze as military recruits arriving at the secret lab to be transformed into animalistic super soldiers using one of three methods — surgery, chemical treatments or genetic mutations.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
This part of the story is a story in itself, but the wars and the result left two-thirds of the recruits dead and rendered Rusty’s appendages useless as he selflessly piloted night and day to fight off every rogue machine.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Collectives raised money to throw at recruits in an effort to outbid other schools for the best talent.
—Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Coach Steve Lavin added nine transfers and four freshman recruits, including two shooting guards.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Howe was always confident in his ability to find a way through to his players, but there was no help with new first-team-ready recruits.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Army recruitment crisis spawns 'future soldier' course In 2022, as years of shortfall in recruiting numbers compounded into a crisis, the Army test-launched the Future Soldier prep course, a boot camp-style program to quickly pull up recruits who don't meet academic or physical standards.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
Ned successfully recruits to the reporting team secondary characters such as Nicole from circulation, Detrick from advertising, Travis from sales, and Adelola and Adam from accounting.
—Michael M. Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Mercor, a smaller rival that recruits PhDs and other experts to train models for AI labs, saw an immediate opening.
—Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Getting recruits up to standard isn't cheap.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Determined to save the Truth-Teller regardless, Ned recruits volunteer reporters from other departments.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
What starts as a one-night stand quickly spirals into something more complicated when Nick (Thomas Kretschmann), a powerful developer, gets involved and recruits Tom to seduce and manipulate Lilli into giving up her family's home.
—EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Faulkner recruits a small group of volunteers to go with her to local art fairs and buy decorations for the campus.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
His estranged brother, already being pursued by the FBI, recruits him for a series of bank robberies on superbikes.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
In January, dozens of Ultra-Orthodox recruits joined the military’s new Hasmonean Brigade.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Training scenarios include domestic violence, shootings and medical emergencies, pushing recruits to manage chaos in real time while juggling multiple screens, radios and conversations.
—Jason Truppi, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
Scary Farm visitors will enter the maze as military recruits arriving at the secret lab to be transformed into animalistic super soldiers using one of three methods — surgery, chemical treatments or genetic mutations.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
This part of the story is a story in itself, but the wars and the result left two-thirds of the recruits dead and rendered Rusty’s appendages useless as he selflessly piloted night and day to fight off every rogue machine.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Collectives raised money to throw at recruits in an effort to outbid other schools for the best talent.
—Payton Titus, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Sep. 2025
Coach Steve Lavin added nine transfers and four freshman recruits, including two shooting guards.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Howe was always confident in his ability to find a way through to his players, but there was no help with new first-team-ready recruits.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Army recruitment crisis spawns 'future soldier' course In 2022, as years of shortfall in recruiting numbers compounded into a crisis, the Army test-launched the Future Soldier prep course, a boot camp-style program to quickly pull up recruits who don't meet academic or physical standards.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruits
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BlueCrew hires warehouse workers in about two dozen cities, primarily located in California, Texas, Utah, Florida, Texas and Illinois.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of the people who hires Arj off the app is Jeff, a rich and stereotypical tech bro, played by Seth Rogen.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
7 Sep. 2025
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Managers worry that apprentices may miss the chance to learn institutional best practices with each project outsourced.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ritter says the company starts to see a return on investment in its apprentices by Year 3.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The transatlantic defense alliance employs the principle that an attack on one is an attack on all.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Fruitist supplies over 12,500 retail stores across 28 countries—including Walmart, Whole Foods, and Costco—and employs about 1,200 people globally.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Their lineup includes senior Emilie Lew, senior twins Polina and Sasha Briggs, sophomore Julia Cross and two strong freshmen.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Instructors are on hand to teach novices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Next, anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzers are considered promising newcomers in electrolysis technology.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Classic black and stainless steel are taking a backseat to bold, bright hues as kitchenware brands—including stalwarts such as Le Creuset and KitchenAid, as well as newcomers like Great Jones and Caraway—embrace color in the kitchen.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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NurPhoto via Getty Images Arizona’s Horseshoe Bend Trail is the second-best hiking trail for beginners, the InsureMyTrip study says.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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For beginners, Quicken Simpli would be a better choice, but for those with experience, Quicken Classic Premier provides more options.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Take this season’s inaugural Coach campaign, in which the brand starred five rookies -– Paige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith, Aneesah Morrow, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Typically, rookies take time to adjust and improve as the season goes on.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Recruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruits. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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