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
Soto and the Yankees’ potential desire to stay under the $301 million threshold could also determine how reliant the team is on cost-efficient rookies.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Leaning on rookies has become a theme for the 49ers in 2024.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
This executive-size planner, laden with daily, weekly, and monthly pages, is ideal for both planning rookies and pros.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Just 16 rookies have qualified for the ERA crown over a full season since 2014 — including four with extensive overseas experience in Merrill Kelly.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
New faces in the field Among the competitors in the field were several Schwab Cup Championship rookies.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
The laundry list of injuries has thrown rookies Cam Hart and Tarheeb Still into major roles.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Not that many rookies hit the ground running.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2024
Rookie Contributors Nikola Topic, the Thunder’s lottery pick from the 2024 NBA Draft won’t suit up this season due to an ACL tear, but the team will have two other rookies who could contribute.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 Dec. 2024
Leaning on rookies has become a theme for the 49ers in 2024.
—Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 5 Dec. 2024
This executive-size planner, laden with daily, weekly, and monthly pages, is ideal for both planning rookies and pros.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 27 Nov. 2024
Just 16 rookies have qualified for the ERA crown over a full season since 2014 — including four with extensive overseas experience in Merrill Kelly.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
New faces in the field Among the competitors in the field were several Schwab Cup Championship rookies.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
The laundry list of injuries has thrown rookies Cam Hart and Tarheeb Still into major roles.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Not that many rookies hit the ground running.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2024
Rookie Contributors Nikola Topic, the Thunder’s lottery pick from the 2024 NBA Draft won’t suit up this season due to an ACL tear, but the team will have two other rookies who could contribute.
—Nick Crain, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rookies
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Specialized equipment and massive tires from the factory help novices gain confidence when traversing through mud, creeks and sand dunes.Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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This expression is packed in a sleek new bottle and appeals to whiskey novices and connoisseurs alike.Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The Easy Joy is the entry level, offering short radius turns that are easy for beginners to carve at slower speeds on groomed terrain.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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For many beginners, there is a notion that the cheaper an asset is, the better its chances to grow.Anastasia Chernikova, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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According to a recent enrollment analysis by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, this fall saw a 5% drop in freshmen overall and a 6% drop in 18-year-olds at the same time there was an overall 3% year-over-year increase in undergraduate students.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Two freshmen, David and Sarah, fall in love.Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Sinatra and Davis notice the newcomers across the crowded club and approach.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Franchise newcomers Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes star in 28 Years Later, the trio fighting their way through the fright to ensure their future.Dave Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Rookies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rookies. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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