recruits 1 of 2

verb

Definition of recruitsnext
present tense third-person singular of recruit
as in hires
to provide with a paying job thousands of recent immigrants were recruited to build the nation's rail system

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recruits

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noun

plural of recruit
as in apprentices
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 Synonyms for recruits
  1. hires
  2. employs
  3. freshmen
  4. novices
  5. newcomers
  6. beginners
  7. rookies
Verb
  • Once again, there’s a selection bias - an author who hires a ghostwriter likely will invest more in promotion and other factors that increase sales.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Then, filled with admiration for this person who has turned a simple space into a something transcendental, the patron hires Tóth to oversee construction on a community center in the modest burg of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of hires
Verb
  • The tracker relies on radar technology and satellites to keep tabs on Santa, according to NORAD, which notes those methods are the same ones the agency employs to protect skies over North America.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The business operates more than 11,000 stores across the nation, according to Reuters, and employs close to 200,000 people.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of employs
Noun
  • The Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year and son of former Pro Bowl linebacker Jeremiah Trotter led all freshmen nationally with 92 tackles while starting 11 games.
    Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Moore, a former four-star recruit, has started seven games — including the College Playoff win over Indiana — and ranks fifth among freshmen nationally with 10 passes defended.
    Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of freshmen
Noun
  • In a follow-up study, wine and coffee experts performed just as badly as novices when given non-wine and non-coffee smells, suggesting the Jahai’s enhanced abilities aren’t simply a result of practice in attending to aromas.
    Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Despite being complete novices to television, Linke and Yee spearheaded a masterpiece of a first season.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of novices
Noun
  • Southeast Michigan’s housing market will continue to showcase its diversity, offering a blend of urban, suburban, small-town charm, and rural living options as a destination for both newcomers and longtime residents alike.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Swiss city has long attracted wealthy, high-net-worth newcomers from around the world for a number of reasons, including its strong currency, competitive tax rates, and overall quality of life.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of newcomers
Noun
  • For beginners, a good place to start is between 1 to 5 milligrams of THC per serving, and then adjust accordingly.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • On the other hand, longer breaks, especially those lasting months, tend to result in more significant losses, particularly for beginners.
    Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of beginners
Noun
  • As each class of NBA rookies enters the league, there’s a wide distribution of roles and opportunities available.
    Nick Crain, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Growing up fast Bucs running back Bucky Irving, who leads all NFL rookies with 852 yards rushing while sharing the workload with starter Rachaad White, is not the only 2024 draft pick playing a key role.
    Associated Pess, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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