as in to hire
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 apprentice
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 recruit
David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
Rocklin Unified School District has recruited a nonprofit law firm to represent it in its ongoing legal fight with the state surrounding its policy that forces teachers and school staff to out transgender students to their parents.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
The former three-star recruit is a fluid route runner who excels against zone coverage.
—Eddie Brown, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Verb
He’s even recruited several former Riot Room staff members to come work at his new spot.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
Rocklin Unified School District has recruited a nonprofit law firm to represent it in its ongoing legal fight with the state surrounding its policy that forces teachers and school staff to out transgender students to their parents.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
Freshman recruit Mason Alexander was killed on Saturday, March 1, in a crash in his hometown of Fishers, located northeast of Indianapolis, according to reports from USA Today, FOX 59 and WRTV.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 2 Mar. 2025
The former three-star recruit is a fluid route runner who excels against zone coverage.
—Eddie Brown, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruit
Verb
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In 2023, the city hired the formidable Carmela Levy-David as its new superintendent.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt quickly pushed back, casting the ruling as an attempt to encroach on executive power to hire and fire employees.—
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14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After college, Heil auditioned and was accepted into a two-year apprentice program at Ballet Austin in Texas, but when the program ended, he wasn’t hired.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Tallahassee Ballet, a 50-year-old institution with a professional and youth apprentice program, offers a mix of classic and contemporary ballets during the year.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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To keep the astronauts safe, Dragon employs a heat shield to keep it from burning up during re-entry.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
18 Mar. 2025
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In addition to chemists and biologists, the science office also employs physicians, nurses, hydrologists and experts who focus on plants, soils and wetlands.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Despite his impressive resume that spans two Group of Seven central banks and major investment firms, Carney is a political novice.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Probationary employees aren't necessarily novices, though.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As a freshman, Flagg has been the best player in the nation this season averaging 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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In 2016, Elizabeth was a freshman at Culleoka Unit School after being homeschooled for most of her life.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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If Florida beats Norfolk State, two-time defending national champion UConn could be waiting as a No. 8 seed — the Huskies (23-10) first must beat SEC newcomer Oklahoma (20-13).—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Joining Sandler in the sequel are returning cast members Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald and Ben Stiller, plus newcomers such as Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce and Sandler’s daughters Sadie and Sunny.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This bundle focuses primarily on Microsoft Excel, offering beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Colorado Women’s Intro to Mountain Biking camp, led by women instructors and coaches, is designed for beginners with little or no mountain biking experience.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Essence,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The two overlapped in Miami for one season in 2018 when Johnson was the Dolphins wide receivers coach and Smythe was a rookie.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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While the 6-foot-4, 291-pound Fiske was already expected to play a major role for the Rams as a starter during his rookie season, the 24-year-old emerged as one of the top rookies in the NFL, finishing third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Recruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruit. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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