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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
The attacks that do happen turn on particular bad luck, a surprise meeting at close range or a female defending cubs.
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John Drake, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
While your first instinct may be to help, young cubs (also known as kits) are often left unattended while their parents hunt for food, and intervening too quickly can sometimes do more harm than good.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
Beside her, two five-month-old cubs stood watching us.
—Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Over several days in the country, the trip — Stefano Ricci’s ninth — spanned the Tarangire region guarded by the Maasai, and the Serengeti national park with its rich wildlife, including leopards and families of lions and lionesses and their cubs appearing in campaign imagery.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Earlier this month, five bear cubs were released back into the wild after spending time at CPW's Frisco Creek wildlife rehabilitation facility.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Earlier this month, another five bear cubs were released from the Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 24 May 2026
The two lived in Atlanta for 25 years and even welcomed seven cubs there, but returned to China in 2024.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Wildlife photographer Robert Martinez documented three cubs following their mom through the forest in late April.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
John Drake, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
While your first instinct may be to help, young cubs (also known as kits) are often left unattended while their parents hunt for food, and intervening too quickly can sometimes do more harm than good.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
Beside her, two five-month-old cubs stood watching us.
—Anton Money, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
Over several days in the country, the trip — Stefano Ricci’s ninth — spanned the Tarangire region guarded by the Maasai, and the Serengeti national park with its rich wildlife, including leopards and families of lions and lionesses and their cubs appearing in campaign imagery.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
Earlier this month, five bear cubs were released back into the wild after spending time at CPW's Frisco Creek wildlife rehabilitation facility.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Earlier this month, another five bear cubs were released from the Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 24 May 2026
The two lived in Atlanta for 25 years and even welcomed seven cubs there, but returned to China in 2024.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Wildlife photographer Robert Martinez documented three cubs following their mom through the forest in late April.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubs
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Aspiring nuns begin their training in this convent, and novices take their vows before being sent out to serve the community.—
Sophie Neiman,
NPR,
20 June 2026
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This makes these spots good for young anglers and novices as well as those with mobility challenges.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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The idea is to have expert hairstylists train uninitiated or intimidated fathers on how to comb and braid their kids’ hair, using salon-type head mannequins but in a setting for bros.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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It’s meant to go with the flow of kids’ pacing, which may mean spending a whole hour at a splash pad or being done after just a few experiences.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The location is intended to help students, technicians, apprentices, and engineers move directly into careers linked to quantum technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
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Regular midwives were primarily women, trained as apprentices but not institutionally educated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Families with young children could ride all the rides, see the shows and meet multiple characters in a day, if lines aren’t too long, but the park isn’t meant to be treated like a checklist.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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How to find Mercury on June 15 The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
15 June 2026
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Check out this soccer guide for beginners and aficionados.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Delaney, Kutryk and Teteryatnikov are all rookies.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Smith had reportedly visited Levi’s Stadium to speak to new 49ers rookies as soon as one week before his death.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Committed to Mark Few and Gonzaga for more than eight months, Johnson has a chance to become one of the better perimeter freshmen the Bulldogs have had in recent years.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
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UConn brought in nine new players this offseason – seven transfers and two freshmen – after losing five to expiring eligibility and five more to the transfer portal.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Banquet halls were where a parcel could get dropped off to reach the airport or where Armenian newcomers could learn about resources for government assistance.—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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He is joined by newcomers Leo Woodall as Halvard, Kate Winslet as Marigol, and returning franchise stars Ian McKellen as Gandalf, Elijah Wood as Frodo, and Lee Pace as Thranduil.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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“Cubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubs. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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