as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
although a star in his old sport of basketball, he was still just a rookie as far as baseball was concerned
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Recent Examples of rookie
That all has raised the possibility of rookie Trey Yesavage earning a playoff start following Gausman and Shane Bieber.
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
The Patriots also have rookie TreVeyon Henderson and veteran Antonio Gibson at running back.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Payton on Sunday used a bunch of his openers to try to feature rookie RB RJ Harvey and Denver just couldn’t get going.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
The safety was lined up at dime linebacker, a role he’s filled dating to his rookie season in 2024.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
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Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
The Patriots also have rookie TreVeyon Henderson and veteran Antonio Gibson at running back.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Payton on Sunday used a bunch of his openers to try to feature rookie RB RJ Harvey and Denver just couldn’t get going.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025
The safety was lined up at dime linebacker, a role he’s filled dating to his rookie season in 2024.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookie
Noun
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Everyone from novice hikers to camping enthusiasts will find gear worth shopping, and prices start at just $24.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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Mild discomfort, however, is a very common experience of novice exercisers.—
Masha Remskar,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After a few tries, even beginners can pull cafe-quality espresso shots.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The true beginner might want to start with Gaia’s Garden and then make their way here.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Toney, a true freshman, leads the team with 22 catches and 268 yards with one touchdown catch.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Would Sanders be open to throwing the freshman into the fire on the road?—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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Portal exits decimated the Tar Heels’ roster, and the 70 newcomers to fill those spots have struggled early on.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The participants range from Hayward classics to newcomers and hidden gems.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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First introduced in The Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker's Jedi apprentice finally made her live-action debut in season 2 of The Mandalorian, with Rosario Dawson assuming the role with cool confidence.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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See more Adrian China, a 19-year-old electrician apprentice from New Jersey, agrees.—
Marquise Francis,
NBC news,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookie. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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