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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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 recruits
Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Getting recruits up to standard isn't cheap.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Determined to save the Truth-Teller regardless, Ned recruits volunteer reporters from other departments.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
What starts as a one-night stand quickly spirals into something more complicated when Nick (Thomas Kretschmann), a powerful developer, gets involved and recruits Tom to seduce and manipulate Lilli into giving up her family's home.
—EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Faulkner recruits a small group of volunteers to go with her to local art fairs and buy decorations for the campus.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
His estranged brother, already being pursued by the FBI, recruits him for a series of bank robberies on superbikes.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Both students were dubbed three-star recruits, and university president Kimo Ah Yun wrote in a letter to the community that they had each been named BIG EAST All-Academic Team athletes for their work as students.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Players are being paid directly by their schools, ADs are looking for alternative sources of revenue and recruits are launching bidding wars.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The initial 10-week training program for National Guard recruits includes learning skills such as the use of M16 military assault rifles and grenade launchers.
—Luke William Hunt, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
As the unit begins to work with the French resistance and new recruits, they are faced again with new challenges as the liberation of Western Europe starts to take place.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The Eagles are cut from a different cloth, with one of the state’s top recruits in sophomore Christian Vargas returning under center.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Reghis le Bris could field a starting 11 made up entirely of summer recruits, such has been the extent of business at Sunderland this summer.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Alongside the French resistance and new recruits, the SAS once again face seemingly unsurmountable challenges, as the liberation of Western Europe begins.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
Every year, in partnership with CareerWise Colorado, Pinnacol recruits high school juniors and seniors into a three-year apprenticeship program designed to progressively build skills and experience in any of nine business and technology pathways.
—Andy Tonsing, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Getting recruits up to standard isn't cheap.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Determined to save the Truth-Teller regardless, Ned recruits volunteer reporters from other departments.
—Judy Berman, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
What starts as a one-night stand quickly spirals into something more complicated when Nick (Thomas Kretschmann), a powerful developer, gets involved and recruits Tom to seduce and manipulate Lilli into giving up her family's home.
—EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Faulkner recruits a small group of volunteers to go with her to local art fairs and buy decorations for the campus.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
His estranged brother, already being pursued by the FBI, recruits him for a series of bank robberies on superbikes.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
Noun
The course accepts recruits whose body fat is up to 8% higher or whose scores on the Army's aptitude test are as much as seven points lower than the requirement to become a soldier.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Both students were dubbed three-star recruits, and university president Kimo Ah Yun wrote in a letter to the community that they had each been named BIG EAST All-Academic Team athletes for their work as students.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Players are being paid directly by their schools, ADs are looking for alternative sources of revenue and recruits are launching bidding wars.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The initial 10-week training program for National Guard recruits includes learning skills such as the use of M16 military assault rifles and grenade launchers.
—Luke William Hunt, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
As the unit begins to work with the French resistance and new recruits, they are faced again with new challenges as the liberation of Western Europe starts to take place.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
The Eagles are cut from a different cloth, with one of the state’s top recruits in sophomore Christian Vargas returning under center.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Reghis le Bris could field a starting 11 made up entirely of summer recruits, such has been the extent of business at Sunderland this summer.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Alongside the French resistance and new recruits, the SAS once again face seemingly unsurmountable challenges, as the liberation of Western Europe begins.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruits
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BlueCrew hires warehouse workers in about two dozen cities, primarily located in California, Texas, Utah, Florida, Texas and Illinois.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Sep. 2025
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One of the people who hires Arj off the app is Jeff, a rich and stereotypical tech bro, played by Seth Rogen.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
7 Sep. 2025
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Managers worry that apprentices may miss the chance to learn institutional best practices with each project outsourced.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Ritter says the company starts to see a return on investment in its apprentices by Year 3.—
Andy Tonsing,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The transatlantic defense alliance employs the principle that an attack on one is an attack on all.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Fruitist supplies over 12,500 retail stores across 28 countries—including Walmart, Whole Foods, and Costco—and employs about 1,200 people globally.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Their lineup includes senior Emilie Lew, senior twins Polina and Sasha Briggs, sophomore Julia Cross and two strong freshmen.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Instructors are on hand to teach novices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But even the latest from one of the most exciting newcomers in pop can’t outpace what has turned out to be one of the biggest breakout hits of 2025.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers will be one of its newcomers after signing a three-year deal with the league in April.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Admire the sparkling water and salt marshes on courses designed by top architects for everyone from beginners to avid enthusiasts.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Resembling a minnow near the surface of the water, these rental boats come with easy instructions for beginners who are unfamiliar with how to operate the canal’s lock system along the way.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Take this season’s inaugural Coach campaign, in which the brand starred five rookies -– Paige Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith, Aneesah Morrow, Kiki Iriafen and Sonia Citron.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Typically, rookies take time to adjust and improve as the season goes on.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Recruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruits. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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