as in to hire
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 apprentice
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 recruit
Karlo Tanjuakio, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
They’re recruited for optics, applauded for their influence, but not invested in as leaders.
—Kedean Smith, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Green transferred to Arkansas after the season, and in spring 2024, incoming transfer Malachi Nelson — a former five-star recruit who started his career at USC — was the one to shine while Madsen recovered from surgery.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2025
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Verb
One department faced a significant challenge in recruiting project managers.
—Karlo Tanjuakio, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
They’re recruited for optics, applauded for their influence, but not invested in as leaders.
—Kedean Smith, Essence, 3 Apr. 2025
Noun
Like Mayfield, Bateman, an LSU recruit, was held out of the Arizona Complex League after the draft but did pitch in back-field games and in the fall instructional league.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Green transferred to Arkansas after the season, and in spring 2024, incoming transfer Malachi Nelson — a former five-star recruit who started his career at USC — was the one to shine while Madsen recovered from surgery.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruit
Verb
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As for Booth, he was hired in 2017 as the assistant general manager.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Craig Breslow, Yale-educated and a longtime pro, was newly hired in the job as chief baseball officer, tasked with reversing a multi-year trend to the bottom of the American League East.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 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
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According to the group’s letter, these businesses account for more than $800 million in annual revenue, employing thousands of people internationally and domestically.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Following successful efforts in Indonesia, the Sheba Hope Grows™ program has grown to include a global network of more than 200 reef builders worldwide, some employing different methods catered more specifically to their environment.—
Cat Cardenas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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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
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Bain had 44 tackles (13 for loss) and 7.5 sacks as a freshman in 2023, then produced 23 tackles (six for loss) and 3.5 sacks in nine games last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Duke Projected starters: Cayden Boozer (freshman), Caleb Foster, Isaiah Evans, Cameron Boozer (freshman), Patrick Ngongba Notable returners: Darren Harris, Maliq Brown Other newcomers: Shelton Henderson, Nikolas Khamenia Duke could have some roster retention work to do here.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Taylor-Johnson and newcomer Alfie Williams must journey from their island haven into the continent.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
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Its newcomers, Oklahoma and Texas, were part of this year’s field of 68.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
31 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
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Instead, the defensive end had three sacks, six quarterback hits and six tackles for loss in Year 2 after posting four sacks, 10 quarterback hits and eight tackles for loss as a rookie.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
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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“Recruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruit. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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