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
Chargers Jim Harbaugh taking a new approach to evaluating Chargers’ rookie talent
May 10, 2025
Week 17, HOUSTON, TBD: Herbert can redeem himself against the defense that grabbed four interceptions in the Chargers’ 2024 playoff flop.
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins held his own but wasn’t able to keep the Tigers at bay.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
In late October, the Los Angeles Lakers ran an action for rookie wing Dalton Knecht early in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 3 May 2025
With Principal Rooney hellbent on taking down his latest lie, will Bueller play hooky like a pro or make a rookie mistake?
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 May 2025
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins held his own but wasn’t able to keep the Tigers at bay.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
In late October, the Los Angeles Lakers ran an action for rookie wing Dalton Knecht early in the second quarter against the Phoenix Suns.
—Jovan Buha, New York Times, 3 May 2025
With Principal Rooney hellbent on taking down his latest lie, will Bueller play hooky like a pro or make a rookie mistake?
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookie
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But former employees said the organization contributed hundreds of millions of dollars toward promoting novice teachers.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
6 May 2025
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Plus, its Smart Connect button and auto-protocol selection simplify the setup, even for VPN novices.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
5 May 2025
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Take full advantage of the tax code and set yourself up for success with these five small-business tax tips for beginners.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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More than 30 coin dealers will have high quality coins for the beginner to advanced collectors.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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One of the best freshmen in Southern California, Ayala went 7-3 with a 0.82 ERA in helping the Cougars win 12 of their last 13 games.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Bryce Underwood, the hyped freshman who’s vying for the top spot in Ann Arbor, could stand to have his coach alongside, especially if the Wolverines’ visit is selected to kick off under the lights.—
Mitch Sherman,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Like Washington’s newcomers, Connecticut took Morrow (seventh) and Rivers (eighth) via back-to-back draft picks.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Hartford Courant Headlining the Sun’s newcomers is eight-time All-Star Tina Charles, a familiar face for longtime fans of women’s basketball in Connecticut.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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Photo: Getty Images Each winter, Wright and his apprentices would caravan from Spring Green to Scottsdale to continue their work in warmer weather.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2025
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On her journey, Gerda makes friends with people, birds, beasts, and a kind witch, unaware that a hostile, unseen enemy – the Snow Queen and her devil apprentice, Louie – is watching her.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
7 May 2025
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookie. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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