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
Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Given their dire form, should Spurs be recruiting players for Postecoglou or not?
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Andrea Hsu, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
One of Ukraine's biggest challenges has always been the size of its potential pool of military recruits because of its much smaller population, although Russia has sustained excruciatingly high casualty figures for years.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Most recently, in the wake of the deadly Los Angeles County wildfires, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley came under attack for her focus on DEI efforts in the department including recruiting a more diverse force.
—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
Given their dire form, should Spurs be recruiting players for Postecoglou or not?
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
Federal employee unions argue telework has increased productivity and efficiency and also helped the government recruit and retain top talent.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
One of Ukraine's biggest challenges has always been the size of its potential pool of military recruits because of its much smaller population, although Russia has sustained excruciatingly high casualty figures for years.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruit
Verb
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Around 58% of hiring managers said recent college graduates are unprepared for the workforce, according to a December survey from Intelligent, an online magazine focused on higher education.—
Nayeli Jaramillo-Plata,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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He’s also brought in nearly the same overall from the other cities and counties that subsequently hired him.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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In Part 1 of an exclusive interview, Brian shared the incredible journey that led him here—starting as a chemist for a dental company, moving into the labs of William Grant & Sons, and eventually becoming the apprentice and successor of the legendary Malt Master, David Stewart.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Inside, the past and the present merge for her former master to provide Ahsoka with some sage advice and the necessary skills to pass on her knowledge to her own apprentice, Sabine Wren.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
21 Dec. 2024
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Because the area was littered with munitions and explosives from World War II, researchers employed the country’s Army Mine Action Service to safely excavate the area.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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With Latinos accounting for 85% of individuals employed in such roles in Los Angeles County, the wildfires and subsequent destruction have been especially disruptive, the report said.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
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Now, Trump has four years of White House experience while Vance is a novice.—
Roy Brownell,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2025
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Apart from Musk’s most loyal sycophants, the build was almost universally ridiculed as the work of a complete novice.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
13 Jan. 2025
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Younger brother Eric is a freshman on varsity at Oxnard.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The freshman guard scored eight points and played stellar defense as H-F rolled to a 76-60 SouthWest Suburban Conference victory over host Sandburg in Orland Park.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Men's Royal Rumble This year, the Men's Royal Rumble is filled with plenty of deserving talent, with exciting newcomers like Jacob Fatu and venerated veterans like Rey Mysterio.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Still, even the staunchest barbecue loyalist will admit that relative newcomer Q39, opened in 2014, is well worth your time.—
Caitlin Morton,
AFAR Media,
27 Jan. 2025
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This ultramodern property just 15 minutes away from Woodstock is one of our favorite treehouse Airbnbs, offering a luxe off-the-grid experience for seasoned (or beginner) glampers.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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All are welcome from beginners to those with a practice for years.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2025
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Those talks will likely involve some combination of first-round draft picks and young players, including rookie guard Stephon Castle, fifth-year guard Devin Vassell and third-year forward Jeremy Sochan.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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That's not to say rookie quarterbacks are always ready to go by Week 1 of the regular season, but the Jets might want someone who can be ready to go when the 2025 season starts.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Recruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruit. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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