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
And rookie cornerback Chris Johnson, the Dolphins’ 2026 first-round pick, broke up one of Willis’ passes to Tolbert.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Still, the 6-foot-4, 232-pound linebacker is inexperienced, even by NFL rookie standards.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
After never missing a game in college or as a rookie in the WNBA, Clark was limited to just 13 games last year due to various lower-body injuries.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 2 June 2026
For Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons, rookie year ended with an injury after just eight starts.
—Pj Green
may 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Still, the 6-foot-4, 232-pound linebacker is inexperienced, even by NFL rookie standards.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
After never missing a game in college or as a rookie in the WNBA, Clark was limited to just 13 games last year due to various lower-body injuries.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 2 June 2026
For Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Josh Simmons, rookie year ended with an injury after just eight starts.
—Pj Green
may 23, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookie
Noun
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And a new feature called side-slip control enabled even novice drivers to slide through corners like Ken Block.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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To make the process even easier for novices, the M2 leverages AI to detect the type of materials inserted and automatically adjust the settings for cutting, engraving, or just scoring to make thinner materials easier to flex and fold.—
Andrew Liszewski,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The Bawah Survivor programme has a beginner-level escape room/scavenger hunt up to an advanced level, where guests can overnight in the open on the outer islands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Zone 2 is still well-suited for beginners, older adults, and injury recovery.—
Allison Palmer
June 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Probably the beginning of his freshman year, hated him.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Chung, 14, a soon-to-be freshman at Lambert High School, birdied the final three holes at Athens Country Club to shoot 5-under 67 to finish 6-under 210.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
4 June 2026
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From 2020 to 2024, Asheville’s population boomed, with more than 16,000 new residents moving in, and the question of who gets to participate in Appalachian culture found an answer in the square dancing circles that have always welcomed newcomers to the Tar Heel State.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Agriculture is a relative newcomer, arriving only around 12,000 years ago.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Not to be outshined, Casio G-Shock’s Grogu model branded as the Baby-G comes in a distinctive bright neon-green hue in honor of Din Djarin’s little Force-wielding apprentice.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 June 2026
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Its trio, a lonely fox-deer, an axolotl apprentice healer and a red panda Viking, travel through a darkening natural world as the series folds identity, belonging and environmental crisis.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookie. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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