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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
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.
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Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 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
Grizzly bear was defending cubs, wildlife officials say Following an investigation, the COS Predator Attack Team determined the bear’s actions were defensive.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Roughly 200 cubs are born in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem recovery area each year, but of those, only around 40 survive.
—Molly Absolon, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
Avoid them, if possible, especially sows with cubs.
—Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, fans can try to name the cubs.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Daniella Segura, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 19 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
Grizzly bear was defending cubs, wildlife officials say Following an investigation, the COS Predator Attack Team determined the bear’s actions were defensive.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Roughly 200 cubs are born in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem recovery area each year, but of those, only around 40 survive.
—Molly Absolon, Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2025
Avoid them, if possible, especially sows with cubs.
—Marguerite Reiss, Outdoor Life, 9 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, fans can try to name the cubs.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Daniella Segura, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubs
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Now, the website has become essential for anyone who’s interested in, or serious about, chess—from novices to grandmasters.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Especially for opera novices, the Prelude Talks can be a great way to get oriented before the overture.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
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As my generation continues to age, many of our kids will eventually be monitoring us.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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To bring structure to their busy home, one Tennessee couple created a set of rules and expectations for their kids to follow.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 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 house’s historical and architectural value comes from its original creators—husband and wife Sheng Pao Sheng and Shao Fang Sheng, both former apprentices of Wright.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Obesity tripled in children and doubled in adults between the mid-1970s and the early 2000s.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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His other two children are out of high school.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
16 Oct. 2025
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Despite being straight out of the police academy, the rookies run toward the fire, desperate for help.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Considering the state of the passing game, that there are 14 rookies on the roster and none of last week’s five starting offensive linemen have a contract beyond 2025, things aren’t good.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Experts suggest shorter sessions for beginners, while more experienced users can gradually extend sessions—sometimes up to 90 minutes.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
20 Oct. 2025
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Open to both beginners and experienced players, these classes offer a welcoming space to learn and grow.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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On the first day of school, Dunbar’s freshmen were told to wait outside in a single-file line, and enter the building one by one.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Gregory leads all freshmen with 11 havoc plays (tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, pass breakup or sack).—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Things shifted in Sheffield’s third term, when a number of newcomers joined the council and voted her president, and an infusion of federal pandemic relief funds made a broad range of initiatives possible.—
Violet Ikonomova,
Freep.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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To ease in newcomers to Indian cuisine, the duo plans to serve familiar Indian dishes like chicken tikka masala with rice.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Cubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubs. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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