as in hires
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 apprentices
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 recruits
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Summer 2025 recruits Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo did, and Benjamim Sesko, too.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The bank actively recruits from a broad selection of schools worldwide and particularly values candidates with STEM backgrounds, given that Goldman employs over 10,000 engineers.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Jan. 2026
Mamdani on Friday also appointed Ali Najmi, an election lawyer and longtime friend, to lead his Advisory Committee on the Judiciary, which recruits and recommends judges for family and criminal courts and interim appointees for civil courts.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
To Whom This May Concern follows 2015’s Woman and recruits collaborators Andre Harris, Adam Blackstone, Darhyl Camper, DJ Premier, and Trombone Shorty.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
With returning freshman quarterback Zeke Martinez on the roster, and incoming three-star QB recruits Jackson Taylor and Cash Herrera, the Broncos are set to have five quarterbacks in 2026.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Jan. 2026
Since the choir master has also recently enlisted, the society’s chairman, wealthy businessman Alderman Duxbury (Allam), recruits a wild card as a replacement.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 23 Dec. 2025
In 2022, former top quarterback recruits Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels both transferred before their junior seasons, eyeing a chance to rebuild their draft stock.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Sofi Zeman
january 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2026
Advertisement The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has hired thousands of new recruits to meet that ambitious goal, lowering its hiring standards in the process and becoming more aggressive in its tactics.
—Richard Hall, Time, 12 Jan. 2026
All of them are begging the millionaires and billionaires who have helped build a facility or throw some nice cars at recruits of the past to sustain competitive payrolls.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Hamas is seemingly rebuilding its military capabilities, including its tunnel infrastructure damaged by Israeli airstrikes, and bringing in new cash that pays its fighters and hires new recruits.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 11 Jan. 2026
In fact, employers at Big Four firms like KPMG and PWC have identified that their youngest recruits are lacking essential work etiquette skills like communication and collaboration.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2026
The Department of Transportation, under multiple administrations, has attempted to address the shortage but has struggled to attract sufficient numbers of recruits to the air traffic control organization.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Nov. 2025
Courteney’s first order of business is picking up other recruits, none of whom are much more fleshed out than Madonna.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
This continuous cycle of training and combat ensures that the frontline experience directly informs new recruits, rapidly expanding Ukraine’s corps of skilled FPV drone pilots.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
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Probationary fire recruits training to join the department provided assistance with containing the fire, officials said.
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The academy, located near College Parkway and State Avenue, is primarily tasked with training new recruits but also provides ongoing professional development and training.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruits
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But the Giants weren’t in a position to roll the dice again after crapping out on the Daboll, Judge and McAdoo hires.—
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Svalinn hires trainers from many different backgrounds — even prioritizing candidates without dog-training experience — so the dogs get used to hearing commands from a variety of voices, says Greene.—
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And many of those apprentices — in skilled trades, electricians, laborers, carpenters — are already at work strengthening and building the physical foundations of our state.—
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The apprentices shopped for and wrapped hundreds of presents for the students.—
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The police department employs two full-time officers and four part-time officers, according to Masontown Borough Police Chief Timothy O'Barto.—
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South Florida Equestrian Village alone employs more than 1,000 people.—
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Adding another linebacker with starting experience at the Group of Five level would provide more stability to that position, as TCU will be leaning on Carroll, Short, reserve Michael Teason and a bunch of redshirt freshmen next season if things remain the same.—
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His progress is similar to that of other freshmen given opportunities to produce immediately.—
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Three-time Olympian Frank Masley designed the facility to be one of the few in the country where novices can try the sport.—
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Participants can sign up for individual classes or tracks for children 6 to 9 years old, adult novices, intermediate and advanced students, preprofessionals and professionals.—
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Several Icons work alongside newcomers, assisting with citizenship applications and teaching music and language classes that preserve their community's cultural heritage.—
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The participants include many of the club’s top prospects, along with several newcomers who have joined the Red Sox organization this offseason.—
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The balm improves accessibility for pro-level artistry and beginners.—
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The point is, vinyasa beginners and yogi pros alike can benefit from having a guide to what to wear to yoga class.—
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The Texans are deep at wide receiver with rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel and veterans Christian Kirk and Xavier Hutchinson ready to take on bigger roles.—
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The fifth starter spot remains up for grabs with a slew of options including Kutter Crawford, Patrick Sandoval and Oviedo as well as rookies Payton Tolle and Connelly Early.—
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“Recruits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruits. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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