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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
the kind of big story that can propel a cub reporter into the stratosphere of the newspaper world
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as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
assigned to teach a bunch of young cubs how to play baseball
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Recent Examples of cub
The cubs were eating solid food already, including a small bird called a wagtail and a woolly rhinoceros—probably a younger rhino brought down by adults in the pack.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
About that time, the cub that was in the trap decided to break free.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 14 June 2025
The Cheetah Rescue and Conservation Centre recently welcomed four new cubs, all siblings.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 June 2025
As of June 8, the cub weighed nearly 80, a news release states.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 June 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
About that time, the cub that was in the trap decided to break free.
—Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 14 June 2025
The Cheetah Rescue and Conservation Centre recently welcomed four new cubs, all siblings.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 14 June 2025
As of June 8, the cub weighed nearly 80, a news release states.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cub
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With six attachments and a base designed around the coanda effect (an aerodynamic phenomenon where high-velocity air causes moving objects, in this case, hair, to attach to a nearby curved surface), styling novices like me could achieve a bouncy, long-lasting, fresh-from-the-salon blowout at home.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
1 July 2025
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The property is hoping to attract a range of photographers, both novice and seasoned, to the property due to its hide.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The hilarious comedian brings the heat (and the guilt trips) in her Hulu debut special, taking aim at husbands, kids, in-laws, and anyone who dares question an Indian mom’s wisdom.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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Lasagna might not meet the dietary requirements of the patient, or perhaps their kids don't like it.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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Born in Paris in 1879, Poiret started his career as an apprentice at fashion houses including Worth and Doucet, setting up his own in 1903.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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President Trump’s goal of 1M apprentices is a good start, but not nearly enough.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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But other commenters raise a very valid point: child care.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 June 2025
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During his tenure, Kirkpatrick fought for equal pay for Black teachers and equal education opportunities for Black children, according to previous Star-Telegram reporting.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 June 2025
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Players, especially rookies, get this treatment all the time.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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In addition to the $500,000, Roth and Ramos also received an autographed Daniels jersey, which the 2024 NFL offensive rookie of the year and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner inked on the spot.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Pad: Perfect for beginners and artists who enjoy painting plein air, pads of watercolor paper are a convenient, budget-friendly option.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 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,
14 June 2025
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This year’s snub doesn’t figure to start a trend, however, as incoming freshman guard Darryn Peterson is ESPN.com’s early choice to be selected No. 1 overall in June 2026.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2025
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Winston Schroder, a freshman, won the boys decathlon outdoor national championship.—
Jason Dill,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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And those cryptic commands persist today in some Linux editors, like Vim, a modal text editor where users must switch between different modes for editing versus navigating text, which famously confuses newcomers.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 June 2025
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Meanwhile, newcomers will be played by Jordan Donica, Andrea Martin, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Hattie Morahan, Leslie Uggams, Merritt Wever, Bill Camp and Phylicia Rashad.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Cub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cub. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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