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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
Greg Grieco played football at the University of Tennessee and now runs a nonprofit that rescues bear cubs.
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
For the young cubs, the experience marks a joyful milestone just months after their birth.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
That meant finding the bear involved – which, based on witness statements, was a mother grizzly with two cubs.
—Emily Wanderer, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
That meant finding the bear involved – which, based on witness statements, was a mother grizzly with two cubs.
—Emily Wanderer, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
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.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 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
Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
For the young cubs, the experience marks a joyful milestone just months after their birth.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
That meant finding the bear involved – which, based on witness statements, was a mother grizzly with two cubs.
—Emily Wanderer, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
That meant finding the bear involved – which, based on witness statements, was a mother grizzly with two cubs.
—Emily Wanderer, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
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.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 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
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 basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Both novices and longboarders hold high regard for this surfing mecca on account of its enticing long breakers, which provide hours of great wave riding.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Jan. 2026
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Enjoy the theater, movies, sports events and fun activities with kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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With features like the big open lawn, a kids play area, a permanent food truck, waterfront seating, and the first dog run in downtown.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Uplands annually hires seasonal cheesemaking apprentices because the farm only makes cheese while its cows are on pasture, from May through November, owner Andy Hatch said.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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And many of those apprentices — in skilled trades, electricians, laborers, carpenters — are already at work strengthening and building the physical foundations of our state.—
Sacramento Bee staff,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Voyeurism, possession of indecent images of children and possession of extreme images are among the other charges filed against Young.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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In the early 1980s, some hospitals in England stopped providing vitamin K as a routine recommendation due to an alleged association between the vitamin K shot and childhood cancer, and it was only recommended for children at high risk for bleeds.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Or head to the Bergman Bowl for introductory bowl skiing, which boasts one green run above the treeline (for more experienced beginners).—
Alison Fox,
Outside,
20 Jan. 2026
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Cassie Johnston, organic master gardener and owner of Growfully, recommends a baby greens mix seed packet for beginners—this can be a great way to test out different types.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
19 Jan. 2026
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The Mavericks had four rookies accomplish the feat, along with two-ways Moussa Cisse, Ryan Nembhard and Miles Kelly.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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That means developing rookies into NFL players with the first, second and three, third-round picks this spring.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Jan. 2026
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The 5-foot-9 Brown showed why she’s considered one of the best freshmen in the nation.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Bringing seven transfers and two freshmen into the fold – so far – provides Chesney the opportunity to mix and match entering the spring; finding the best possible group to run with for the season opener in Berkeley against Cal.—
Benjamin Royer,
Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Several Icons work alongside newcomers, assisting with citizenship applications and teaching music and language classes that preserve their community's cultural heritage.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The participants include many of the club’s top prospects, along with several newcomers who have joined the Red Sox organization this offseason.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubs. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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