CUB Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

cub

noun

ˈkəb

Definition of cub

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 One of the three cubs had escaped on its own before rescuers arrived and has since been reunited with its family. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Footage released by the Los Angeles County Fire Department shows the mother bear and two of her cubs exiting the tank. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Out on the pack ice, a mother polar bear and her two cubs were feeding on a bearded seal. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 One of the three cubs escaped and was sitting in a nearby tree when rescuers arrived, The Riverside Press-Enterprise said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cub

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Noun

Nun-novice and anti-gun violence activist Nanette, 35, has been carrying her mother’s secret for five years, not knowing whether one or both of her sisters had been entrusted with it too.

— Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Since achieving widespread fame in 2013, Rettig has overseen gatherings that have introduced thousands of novices to toad smoking.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of novice

Noun

When the couple is suspected of child abuse, their five kids are taken away by protective services.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2026
With unwavering resolve, Salvador rallies an eclectic band of misfit street kids, led by the spirited Belén, to defy fate and protect Carmen.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of kid

Noun

Approaching retirement, Patrick searches with exacting standards for someone to fill his shoes, investing time in mentoring young apprentice Matteo.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
CEOs would be wise to reinvest some of the profit AI creates into apprentice-style roles that grow entry-level people fast.

— Michael Chavira, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of apprentice

Noun

Her volunteer work with the PTA at her children's school, Rightsell Elementary, was just the beginning, propelling her into a world of community activism and politics.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
At a gathering with other artists, a seemingly playful party game culminates in an excruciating monologue about child abuse.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of child

Noun

The undrafted rookie from Iowa easily beat out veteran Jake Moody in training camp.

— Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The best part of the fall is almost here, bringing in rookies, underdogs, defending Super Bowl champs and even a few furry teammates to the big screens.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of rookie

Noun

And now, a beginner electronics kit has become one small part of a much larger local automation system.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Sep. 2026
On sale for less than $100 right now, this Abu Garcia combo combines lightweight graphite with an intense grip to offer a rod and reel that works well for beginners and advanced casters alike.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of beginner

Noun

Newbauer attempted only one pass, as did freshman Bowe Bentley, a top-100 prospect in the 2026 recruiting cycle.

— Antonio Morales, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
In 2012, then-head coach Red Berenson announced the end of freshman hazing, according to news articles cited in the lawsuit.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of freshman

Noun

There will also be high-profile newcomers on the small screen, though TV’s bigger focus will be on maximizing the impact of returning faves and minimizing the erosion of linear ratings.

— Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
But newcomer Widow’s Bay, which garnered 19 noms, seems to have the late-breaking momentum.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

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