as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
every year the coaches have to deal with rooks who don't know the rules yet
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as in to hustle
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
once you learn to recognize these swindler's tricks, no one will be able to use them to rook you
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Recent Examples of rook
Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
The nearly fifty species of crow, which include ravens and rooks, emerged long before human civilization.
—Ben Crair, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2024
Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2023
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Noun
Seven strangers join her, driving around the Nordic countryside and competing in absurd challenges — eating pickled herrings, donning inflatable rook costumes atop a life-size chess board — while the cameras roll.
—Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 19 July 2024
The nearly fifty species of crow, which include ravens and rooks, emerged long before human civilization.
—Ben Crair, The New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2024
Verb
The state says Trump rooked his way into the financing, at attractive interest rates, by padding his wealth.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rook
Noun
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In manufacturing, experienced operators can detect potential equipment failures through subtle changes in vibration or sound that novices might overlook.—
Rajesh Rajagopalan,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Of course, novice physicians may face similar difficulties.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The brand sponsors hustling to join the crew hope the ride is just getting started.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, his final year with the Boston Red Sox, manager Alex Cora benched him twice, the first time in June for a failure to hustle on the base paths, and then again in August allegedly for showing up late to the ballpark.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some drivers cost less than $10, but these are entirely meant for beginners.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Texas Hold’em Poker Lessons for Beginners Monday (weekly) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. This beginner’s class is designed to teach the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em in a fun and engaging environment.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Those commercial jobs grew scarce because of the consolidation of ad agencies and the rise of marketing content plucked from social media.—
Steven Kurutz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Whether picked from your garden or plucked from the farmer’s market, fresh asparagus is one of the surest signs of spring.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Injury report Kings rookie Devin Carter left the game late in the second quarter with a right shoulder injury.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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In 18 games of failure, fizzle and flop With his 12th double-double of the season, Ware passed Udonis Haslem (2003-04) for the fourth-highest total by a Heat rookie.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These are distinctions with meaningful differences: Smartphones are full-on computers in the pocket, tempting kids with nonstop streams of posts and videos and music and so much more, including instant access to AI bots that make cheating that much easier.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Broner reportedly is said to have cheated a current NBA All-Star out of $1.5 million and a former player out of $5 million in the games.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sixteen candidates participated in challenges for a $250,000 salary as an apprentice at The Trump Organization.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
10 Mar. 2025
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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
Verb
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With very little time left in the season, how the Lakers respond to Thursday’s stinging defeat could have a significant impact on their playoff outlook.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2025
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Bruce was badly bruised by experiences at Newcastle and West Brom, the two jobs that preceded Blackpool where personal criticisms stung.—
Philip Buckingham,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Rook.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rook. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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