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as in assistant
a person who helps a more skilled person
decided to be an apprentice to an electrician after he graduated
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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
aware that she's only an apprentice in the medical field, she readily defers to her more experienced colleagues
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as in to job
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Recent Examples of apprentice
Gray Rohrer, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Master Gardener chronicles the budding romance between horticulturalist and former white supremacist Narvel Roth (Joel Edgerton) and his young, biracial apprentice Maya (Quintessa Swindell).
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Robinson apprenticed under his father, one of the few Master Carvers in the United Kingdom.
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow employers to pay apprentices, interns and certain others less than minimum wage.
—Gray Rohrer, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Master Gardener chronicles the budding romance between horticulturalist and former white supremacist Narvel Roth (Joel Edgerton) and his young, biracial apprentice Maya (Quintessa Swindell).
—Vikram Murthi, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2025
Verb
The family’s legacy of organ-building dates to at least the 1700s in England, where Thomas Knight apprenticed with John Byfield, the organ-builder for King George III.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
Robinson apprenticed under his father, one of the few Master Carvers in the United Kingdom.
—Casey Cep, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for apprentice
Noun
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Grimes was a graduate assistant under Lou Holtz from 1981-82.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
6 Apr. 2025
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Donovan was the lead assistant for the Wildcats during a 1993 run to the Final Four.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the film, former Olympian Irving Blitzer, played by the late actor, coaches a novice four-man bobsleigh team from Jamaica.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Mood and well-being of novice open water swimmers and controls during an introductory outdoor swimming programme: A feasibility study Biology.—
Sara Novak,
Discover Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In addition to postings, the bill would require employers to provide the same compensation information: To job applicants upon request and before any compensation discussion or offer; To employees at the time of hire, transfer, or promotion; And once per calendar year, if requested.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Lions got jobbed against the Cowboys, one hundred percent.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2024
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Even former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) is attracting a challenger — Saikat Chakrabarti, a 39-year-old former aide to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) — though attempts to primary the Democratic powerhouse have failed over the last few cycles.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2025
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School board President Sean Harden, who was appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson, delayed a vote on a budget amendment last Thursday that would have opened the door for a borrowing scenario to cover both costs proposed by Johnson’s top aides.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
27 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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In order to combat scalpers, Oasis partnered with the platform Twickets to ensure fans could only resell their tickets at face value.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Nagbe has lately partnered with Dylan Chambost, a more natural attacking player, while Sean Zawadzki has been required in central defense with Steven Moreira and Rudy Camacho injured.—
Andrew King,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At the time, there were an estimated 450 greater adjutant storks left in the region.—
Kyla Mandel,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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In the months since fellow senior Legion executives suspended Abrahamson without pay from his statewide adjutant job in April, a number of the roughly 8,000 members in Idaho have called for a change in leadership.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
13 July 2024
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Matthews’ fastball has averaged 97.1 mph for the Saints, compared to 94.9 mph for the Twins as a rookie last season, and the velocity on his slider and cutter are also up 2-3 mph.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The win was the first for Holmes as a starter since his rookie season in 2018.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Apprentice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprentice. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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