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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
Feik said the two cubs are healthy and will be relocated to a facility before being moved into wildland areas.
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Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
For the first time since 2020, cheetah cubs have been born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
State officials have euthanized a bear who swiped a woman in Monrovia over the weekend despite objections from city officials who asked that the female bear and her two cubs be relocated to the Angeles National Forest.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Females with cubs will emerge in April and early May.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026
According to wildlife experts, mother bears typically seek out shelter at the beginning of the year before giving birth to their cubs.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
And Imara and Tamu, are a pair of lion cubs.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
The zoo’s program resulted in six cubs.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
When the last group of National Zoo animals were returned to China, only two panda cubs remained in the United States at Zoo Atlanta.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
For the first time since 2020, cheetah cubs have been born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
State officials have euthanized a bear who swiped a woman in Monrovia over the weekend despite objections from city officials who asked that the female bear and her two cubs be relocated to the Angeles National Forest.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Females with cubs will emerge in April and early May.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026
According to wildlife experts, mother bears typically seek out shelter at the beginning of the year before giving birth to their cubs.
—Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
And Imara and Tamu, are a pair of lion cubs.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2026
The zoo’s program resulted in six cubs.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
When the last group of National Zoo animals were returned to China, only two panda cubs remained in the United States at Zoo Atlanta.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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,
19 Mar. 2026
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Going beyond the standard pick-me-up, Gotcha Matcha uses high quality, ceremonial-grade matcha that appeals to novices and matcha enthusiasts alike.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Grab the umbrella, dress the kids in rain gear, and leave extra drive time in the morning.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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This is a fantastic hands-on activity for young kids.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Unlike college students, apprentices earn money from day one when completing classroom instruction, often taking classes at night or in short blocks throughout the year.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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In 1936, construction of the performance venue was financed by local geishas and their apprentices.—
Leandra Beabout,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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The socialite is now a bailiff, Orsolya Ionescu (Eszter Tompa), who has a husband and three children, none of whom, mercifully, dies; the plight of the young and comfortable is not Jude’s concern.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Amber Alert issued for two Dallas children, last seen on Thursday afternoon, has been canceled after the children were found safe, Dallas police said.—
CBS Texas Staff,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the people who stand to benefit most from simple bodyweight exercises—like arm circles or glute bridges—are beginners or those who haven’t worked out in a while.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2026
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Proton's design is sleek and fairly easy to navigate for beginners.—
Justyn Newman,
PC Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
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Can high-profile rookies Nolan McLean and Carson Benge establish themselves as the headliners of the team’s next core?—
D.J. Short,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sieler had 10 tackles for loss, but the rookies combined for only four TFLs — two by Grant and one apiece by Phillips and Biggers.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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The freshmen fraternal twin brothers made their March Madness debut on Thursday as Duke narrowly avoided an early upset, 71-65, at the hands of Siena in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Here’s part 1 with Larry Blustein’s assessment of UM’s freshmen on offense.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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In terms of specific proposals in the platform, the Farmland for Farmers Act, introduced in 2023, would limit corporate purchases of farmland, helping to reign in rising prices that present a critical barrier for newcomers.—
Anthony Pahnke,
Boston Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Alongside Cummings as the show’s resident DA, The Screener stars a mix of newcomers and veterans.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Cubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubs. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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