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as in novices
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 kids
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 cubs
Nashville Zoo has unlocked a successful mating rate by keeping cubs together at a young age, going from 20% to 40% to a 95% success rate as part of its effort to protect animal species.
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Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Kali and the cubs’ dad, Arnold, made Audubon Zoo history by becoming the first lion pair to have three surviving cubs in a litter.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
The question for the cubs lies with how the spend their money to build as strong of a team as possible.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Ginger has given birth to three litters of cubs since she was acquired by Shalom in 2019.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The move was recommended by the Lion Species Survival Plan as the cubs have reached the age of natural separation from their pride.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Tule, who is about 3½ years old, and Nabu, about a year old, were found as ailing cubs in the wild and were cared for by wildlife rehabilitation groups before coming to the zoo.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
According to the North American Bear Center, 70 percent of all fatal attacks by grizzly bears, specifically, are instances of female bears defending their cubs.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
The incident occurred on Sunday when the unnamed hikers encountered a grizzly sow with her two cubs on Farm Cabin Trail near Pass Lake in British Columbia, Canada, according to a statement from the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service (COS).
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Nov. 2025
Kali and the cubs’ dad, Arnold, made Audubon Zoo history by becoming the first lion pair to have three surviving cubs in a litter.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
The question for the cubs lies with how the spend their money to build as strong of a team as possible.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Ginger has given birth to three litters of cubs since she was acquired by Shalom in 2019.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The move was recommended by the Lion Species Survival Plan as the cubs have reached the age of natural separation from their pride.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Tule, who is about 3½ years old, and Nabu, about a year old, were found as ailing cubs in the wild and were cared for by wildlife rehabilitation groups before coming to the zoo.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
According to the North American Bear Center, 70 percent of all fatal attacks by grizzly bears, specifically, are instances of female bears defending their cubs.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 15 Oct. 2025
The incident occurred on Sunday when the unnamed hikers encountered a grizzly sow with her two cubs on Farm Cabin Trail near Pass Lake in British Columbia, Canada, according to a statement from the British Columbia Conservation Officer Service (COS).
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubs
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to the basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Fast forward 55 years, and the event has grown into the world’s largest and most anticipated road race, drawing professionals and novices alike to push their limits — and test running shoe innovations along the way.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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People showed up in droves -- families, individuals, kids.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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After the actress unveiled a new skincare line for kids on Thursday, there was a swift backlash online against the idea of little ones being taught to use face masks and the like at such an early age.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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Rolle talked to the Miami Herald last week about what potential apprentices need to know about MDC’s pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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He and his apprentices host glass- blowing classes on Fridays and Saturdays (reservation required), when guests can make anything from a bowl to a tumbler to an ornament.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Halls have three children ranging in age from 7 to 15.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The funding changes affect the 42 million Americans who receive SNAP benefits, including low-income families, children and seniors.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mountaineering expedition companies describe Mount Yalung Ri, located in eastern Nepal’s Rolwaling Valley, as a peak suitable for beginners with no previous experience or for those acclimatizing for higher summits of the Himalayas, which can tower above 8,000 meters.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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It’s considered suitable for beginners with no previous experience climbing high mountains.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Therefore, McDaniel has to take some responsibility for this roster’s poor construction, and most importantly, slow talent development, which didn’t just start in 2025 with the struggles of this year’s rookies.—
Omar Kelly
November 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even with 14 rookies on this year’s team, many of whom are playing significant roles?—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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The first 30 minutes had the disjointed, stop-start look of two freshmen quarterbacks facing off, struggling to find their respective rhythms early.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Touchdown Hurricanes Miami somehow orchestrated a 9-yard touchdown drive that heavily involved the team’s true freshmen.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Lone Star State experienced a boom in demand during the pandemic, when the rise of remote work allowed an influx of newcomers to relocate to the state, seeking affordable housing.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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One incumbent and four newcomers triumphed in Tuesday’s Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education races to make the third board shake-up in recent years.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Cubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubs. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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