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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
Mum and cub bear come together for a proper bear hug.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Do not try to approach bear cubs, no matter the situation.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
The litter of cubs was born to first time mom, 4-year-old Cora, and 8-year-old Vader, according to zoo officials.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
Here, bears find the space to stretch their limbs and walk for perhaps the first time since being cubs.
—Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Do not try to approach bear cubs, no matter the situation.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
The litter of cubs was born to first time mom, 4-year-old Cora, and 8-year-old Vader, according to zoo officials.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
Here, bears find the space to stretch their limbs and walk for perhaps the first time since being cubs.
—Ryley Graham, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cub
Noun
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The doctor will then train a hearing aid novice on how to insert, charge, and clean the aids and go over any lingering paperwork that needs to be dealt with.—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
19 June 2025
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June 18, 2025 Another member of the 6 a.m. group, Toni Clapp moved to Fort Lauderdale 12 years ago as a hockey novice.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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The presence of a 37-year-old who brought the tenacity of a champion to the lineup and the joy of a kid to the dressing room.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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My kids officially gained a new best friend, and he's gained a whole new life.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 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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Being a child, over 65 or pregnant puts you at greater risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.—
Joel Shannon,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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He was hired to perform an autopsy on the child, who died while Ross was in delivery.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
21 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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Jayden Daniels quickly adapted to the pro level, putting together an impressive rookie campaign.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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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The freshman outfielder also paced the team with 18 steals.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Announced during the Final Four of the NCAA men’s basketball Tournament in early April, that ban made headlines regarding then-Duke freshman Khaman Maluach, a native of South Sudan.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Netflix Now, the second season is coming, which not only brings back Cousins but will feature two newcomers in the Cincinnati Bengals' Joe Burrow and Detroit Lions' Jared Goff.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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 1 Jul. 2025.
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