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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 zoo said they cannot be released back into the wild because cubs need at least two years with their mother to learn survival skills.
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Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The veterinary staff determined that the three cubs — one female cub named Fern and two male cubs named Thistle and Spruce — were about three months old.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
In November 2023, the National Zoo sent its three pandas — Tian Tian and Mei Xiang, who had lived there since 2000, and their cub Xiao Qi Ji — back to China, in advance of the expiration of their loan agreement and amidst rising tensions between the two countries.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
Now, just days after saying Butler would not be traded, cub president Pat Riley says the Heat will listen to offers ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
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Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The veterinary staff determined that the three cubs — one female cub named Fern and two male cubs named Thistle and Spruce — were about three months old.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
In November 2023, the National Zoo sent its three pandas — Tian Tian and Mei Xiang, who had lived there since 2000, and their cub Xiao Qi Ji — back to China, in advance of the expiration of their loan agreement and amidst rising tensions between the two countries.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 Jan. 2025
Now, just days after saying Butler would not be traded, cub president Pat Riley says the Heat will listen to offers ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cub
Noun
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Despite his impressive resume that spans two Group of Seven central banks and major investment firms, Carney is a political novice.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Probationary employees aren't necessarily novices, though.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2025
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Research shows that parents lose sleep for a surprising number of years after their children are born and kids notoriously struggle with everything from bedtime routines to nightmares.—
Lia Miller,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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Over the years, Hudson has not been shy about family life, documenting many memories with her kids on social media.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Santiago, an apprentice at a barber school, is due back in court on March 10.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Theodoros, the antique shop owner, is desperately seeking an apprentice to help authenticate items... Gift of Odyssey — Log in every day during the event to obtain check-in rewards.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Some have children at home and the income from low-wage jobs doesn’t cover the cost of childcare.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Although long-term use may be safe for many, concerns exist about its potential effects on puberty in children and adolescents.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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The two overlapped in Miami for one season in 2018 when Johnson was the Dolphins wide receivers coach and Smythe was a rookie.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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While the 6-foot-4, 291-pound Fiske was already expected to play a major role for the Rams as a starter during his rookie season, the 24-year-old emerged as one of the top rookies in the NFL, finishing third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This bundle focuses primarily on Microsoft Excel, offering beginner, intermediate, and advanced courses.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Colorado Women’s Intro to Mountain Biking camp, led by women instructors and coaches, is designed for beginners with little or no mountain biking experience.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Essence,
8 Mar. 2025
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In 2016, Elizabeth was a freshman at Culleoka Unit School after being homeschooled for most of her life.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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As a freshman, Flagg has been the best player in the nation this season averaging 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Naturally, that’s the unranked newcomer, Akio (Scott Keiji Takeda): an 18-year-old from a troubled background who, though small by sumo standards, has dreamed of becoming a wrestler since childhood.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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In District 4, newcomers Edward Oliveri and Jim Iverson are running for the village board seat.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Cub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cub. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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