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verb

ri-ˈkrüt How to pronounce recruit (audio)
Definition of recruitnext
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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recruit

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noun

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
Verb
Notably, Ipswich have recruited two Dutch goalkeepers who, while comfortable with their feet, are absolutely massive even by the standards of goalkeepers. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The Pima County Sheriff's Department is now on the hunt for three men in connection with a Wednesday morning shooting that left a Tucson police recruit dead and his corrections officer fiancée hospitalized with a gunshot wound. — Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
The Virginia recruit is joined by senior setters Natalie Bochantin (Milwaukee) and Malley Green (Seton Hill). — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Lacy, a former four-star recruit who played one season at Missouri, tops the list of eligible running backs in Dane Brugler’s early 2027 NFL Draft rankings. — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recruit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recruit
  1. hire
  2. apprentice
  3. employ
  4. novice
  5. freshman
  6. newcomer
  7. beginner
  8. rookie
Verb
  • In December, Nvidia bought assets from the AI chip startup for about $20 billion in its largest deal on record and hired Groq founder Jonathan Ross, president Sunny Madra and a group of engineers.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
  • After reviewing cellphone videos, investigators hired by BART concluded that Pirone pushed Grant against a wall, struck him in the head and kneed him in the face.
    — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of hire
Noun
  • The construction of the statue, completed in 1852, involved an enslaved apprentice.
    — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
  • During his first two years as a starter, Santori was the apprentice who carefully studied the game and developed organically under the influence of his older peers.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of apprentice
Verb
  • Even if a job listing is not a scam, a company may post a role while planning to hire internally or recruiting someone already employed elsewhere.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Nearly a decade later, the populist movement has become strong, emboldened to employ an increasingly aggressive narrative towards the immigrant community in the region, especially Muslims.
    — Vasco Cotovio, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of employ
Noun
  • Professional and novice astronomers alike are getting excited about the partial lunar eclipse.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But for a novice, relying on AI before mastering the fundamentals creates a technical debt that leads to a lack of depth.
    — Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of novice
Noun
  • Heintz, a recent graduate of Peters Township High School, was a freshman at PennWest California.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Rachal recently transferred to Notre Dame Prep of Sherman Oaks, where incoming freshman guard Zach White played.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of freshman
Noun
  • Two other newcomers, Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic, remain in the mix for the starting spot.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The Dynamo completed a season sweep after beating the Whitecaps 1-0 at home in May on a goal by newcomer Guilherme Santos six minutes into second-half stoppage time.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of newcomer
Noun
  • That level of integration not only simplifies the workflow for beginners but also creates a more efficient and consistent experience for professionals who regularly produce parts.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Our group is so welcoming, and there are always more seasoned players willing to teach and play with beginners, like me.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of beginner
Noun
  • Second-year head coach Aaron Glenn is in desperate need of competence at all positions after a 3-14 rookie campaign.
    — NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Kyle Louis continues working at safety, as the rookie linebacker continues cross rtaining….
    — Omar Kelly August 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Recruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recruit. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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