as in novices
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 rookies
Sennecke’s big postseason continues With a goal in his fourth consecutive game, Sennecke joined Auston Matthews, Nicklas Backstrom and Logan Couture as rookies with four-game goal streaks in the playoffs over the last 25 years.
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Tabor called it a numbers game, as the team opted to squeeze additional undrafted rookies onto the roster.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The Sparks rookies are here early, Ta’Niya Latson first, followed by Jihyun Park and then Chance Gray, all arriving while the last section of sparkly black carpet is still being laid down on the literal tunnel, which is finally emblazoned with the team logo.
—Jade Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Here’s my Tuesday piece with more on the plans for Proctor and offensive assistant coach feedback on several Dolphins rookies.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The Broncos like their rookies on the offensive front.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
Root for the new rookies who were just selected in the NFL Draft.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The Chiefs shared four photos of the rookies trying on equipment at the team facility.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Here’s a look at what has happened with the rookies since draft weekend.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Eric Stephens, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Tabor called it a numbers game, as the team opted to squeeze additional undrafted rookies onto the roster.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The Sparks rookies are here early, Ta’Niya Latson first, followed by Jihyun Park and then Chance Gray, all arriving while the last section of sparkly black carpet is still being laid down on the literal tunnel, which is finally emblazoned with the team logo.
—Jade Chang, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Here’s my Tuesday piece with more on the plans for Proctor and offensive assistant coach feedback on several Dolphins rookies.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The Broncos like their rookies on the offensive front.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
Root for the new rookies who were just selected in the NFL Draft.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
The Chiefs shared four photos of the rookies trying on equipment at the team facility.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Here’s a look at what has happened with the rookies since draft weekend.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookies
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Game after game, stadiums were filled to capacity, packed not only with tourists and die-hard fans but also with soccer novices who came out of curiosity and because tickets were relatively affordable, according to soccer historians.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Both of the Broadway novices are proudly bearing souvenirs of other passion projects.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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These recipes are great for beginners learning how to cook chicken in a skillet, or for the more experienced chefs looking for new recipes to add to their weekly dinner rotation.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Group of beginners, hobbyists and professionals who like to take and share photos.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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One in eight freshmen at UC San Diego requires special remedial math classes just to catch up.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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With the significant turnover in the Senate, there is a real opportunity for freshmen legislators to serve on significant committees next year.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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That’s a huge advantage for these newcomers.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Proctor bragged about properly hydrating himself before practice, which is something past and present Dolphins coaches and trainers annually lecture the newcomers about to avoid dehydration, and the use of intravenous fluids.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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Nineteen-year-old James Shavers is one of the pre-apprentices at Prosperity Building Futures Trades & Entrepreneurship Training Center.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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“Rookies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookies. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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