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recruit

[ri-kroot] / rɪˈkrut /
NOUN
person beginning service
Synonyms
STRONGEST
draftee newcomer rookie sailor soldier trainee volunteer
STRONG
GI apprentice beginner convert fledgling greenhorn helper initiate learner neophyte novice novitiate plebe proselyte tenderfoot
WEAK
enlisted person new person selectee serviceperson
Antonyms
STRONG
expert professional
VERB
gather resources
Synonyms
STRONGEST
call up draft engage enlist enroll improve mobilize raise round up select
STRONG
augment better deliver gain impress induct levy muster obtain procure proselytize reanimate recoup recover recuperate refresh regain reinforce renew repair replenish repossess restore retrieve revive strengthen supply
WEAK
build up call to arms fill up find human resources sign on sign up store up take in take on win over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
avoid cancel decline decrease diminish dismiss dodge ignore neglect refuse reject shun stop
STRONG
break damage destroy deteriorate forfeit hurt kill lose miss ruin waste weaken worsen

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Soon, the two young men and other recruits find themselves on a bus bound for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island, which Cam mistakenly pictures as a camping excursion.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2025

A spokesperson for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot said in a statement that when someone tries to enter a federal installation without proper authorization they are required to provide a government-issued form of identification.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2025

Recruit Sean Brennen said he took time to listen to the commando veteran.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025

Eyer had served with the department for six years in the North Tryon Division and was a member of the 178th Recruit Class, according to police.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 30, 2024

The Company of Kedron hath a new Recruit who is somewhat extraordinary & it happened this Way.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson

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