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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
Four lions, including two cubs, were also euthanized several weeks later to make room for a new male lion in the Danish zoo.
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Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025
Two black bear cubs are being cared for in Ramona after they were found without a mother in Northern California and taken in by the San Diego Humane Society, officials said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The grizzly and cubs carry on their walk, ignoring the two hikers.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The agency brought the 6-7-month-old cubs to the organization’s Ramona Wildlife Center for rehabilitation.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2025
Two black bear cubs are being cared for in Ramona after they were found without a mother in Northern California and taken in by the San Diego Humane Society, officials said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
The grizzly and cubs carry on their walk, ignoring the two hikers.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The agency brought the 6-7-month-old cubs to the organization’s Ramona Wildlife Center for rehabilitation.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cub
Noun
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Traditional cover bands, with deep and varied repertoires, and often encountered by chance in bars or at weekend civic festivals, can be great entrées to the live-music experience for the novice concertgoer or casual fan.—
Matt Sebastian,
Denver Post,
29 July 2025
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This is a whisky that is perfect for both single malt novices and more experienced connoisseurs who are looking for an everyday sipper.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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And just traveling the world with my kids and my wife, and being able to eat and explore different flavors with them, has turned into this.—
Kenneth J. Williams Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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All the fame and money in the world, but what about kids being kids?—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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This makes the credentials apprentices gain through them portable and recognizable to employers across the country.—
Karen Herson,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Several apprentices went on to spectacular careers on their own.—
Henry Wiencek
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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As the oldest of three children, Fitzgerald had also just started living on his own in Manhattan, per the obit.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Sharon, as well as her and Ozzy’s children, Jack and Aimee Osbourne, were attached to produce alongside Polygram’s Michele Anthony and David Blackman and Sony’s Andrea Giannetti.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Carroll, one of the game’s top entertainers, led the 2023 team to the pennant as a rookie and is having a fine season this year.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Alt, who is coming off an outstanding rookie season and was a left tackle at Notre Dame, was replaced by veteran Trey Pipkins III.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Great for beginners and experts, both Japanese and German engineering techniques combine to create a durable knife that will last a lifetime.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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HelloFresh is best suited to beginner and intermediate cooks looking to up their skillset and creativity in the kitchen while adding new flavors, cooking methods, and recipes to their arsenal (without having to grocery shop or take a cooking class).—
Betty Gold Kider,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Aug. 2025
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The cross-pollination innovation Perhaps Clunie’s most innovative creation is the Cats Care Mentorship Program, which pairs every incoming freshman athlete with an upperclassman from a different sport.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Harris is looking at a lot of key sophomores and even some freshmen to help out, especially on the defensive line where starting nose guard Justin Julian (6-2, 250) returns but some of those big offensive linemen may be asked to go both ways early.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Suarez then curled in a gorgeous cross to De Paul that the Argentine newcomer tucked away, marking his first goal since joining the Herons and negating Pumas attacker Jorge Ruvalcaba’s opener 11 minutes earlier.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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The newcomer first debuted at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on the Gold Coast in May, but will make its international premiere at the prestigious Cannes Yachting Festival this September.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Cub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cub. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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