cubs

noun

plural of cub
1
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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2
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 Lion cubs are similar to domestic kittens at birth, in that they're born blind and their eyes open within about a week or two, the zoo said in a previous press release. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Officials say that this is the time of year when mother bears push out their cubs to be on their own, and that sometimes leads them into unusual places, which can be more of a danger to them instead of the public. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026 According to reports, three cubs belonging to another bear were up in a tree, and one of Bear 335’s cubs also ran up the tree. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 The sow noticed me in that same moment and ran away with her cubs along the western trail and out of sight over the ridge. — Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026 According to Visit Idaho, a majority of bear attacks are defensive measures to protect cubs, food or territory. — Idaho Statesman, 29 July 2026 After pursuing and killing the cub, Bear 806 was seen feeding on the cub’s body as her two cubs looked on. — Annie Colbert, Popular Science, 29 July 2026 The cubs, who have yet to be named, mark the second litter for Kashmir, 7, and Dawa, 3r, the post said. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 The second of two red panda cubs born at the Santa Barbara Zoo in California this summer died over the weekend, the zoo said Monday. — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubs
  1. novices
  2. kids
  3. apprentices
  4. children
  5. beginners
  6. rookies
  7. freshmen
  8. newcomers
Noun
  • The music industry has been wrestling with the pros and cons of the new technology that allows musical novices to create professional-sounding songs in seconds.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Studies of customer service representatives using AI assistance found that novices gained most from AI coaching suggestions, but critically, those learning effects transferred beyond specific situations.
    — ByJonathan H. Westover, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of novices
Noun
  • Families can also participate in daily arts and crafts sessions, with materials provided on request and staff on hand to help kids create their own souvenirs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That means cables, socks, Legos, kids' pajamas, and everything else not taller than the unit itself are up for grabs, Pac-Man style.
    — Joe Salas August 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • With the money, the museum is able to sustain, among other things, an internship program for teaching apprentices and a speaker series.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 11 Aug. 2026
  • City Colleges recently launched Chicago Moonshot, an apprenticeship initiative associated with the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park, where the district has committed to graduating hundreds of IT apprentices over the next five years.
    — Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of apprentices
Noun
  • More than eleven million children are projected to need humanitarian assistance this year, according to UNICEF, but nearly 600 health facilities have closed because of the cuts.
    — Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Family and religion Sabio and his wife, Abigail, have five children.
    — Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of children
Noun
  • Founder Megan Masters fell in love with mahjong in 2023, but found the sets expensive and overwhelming for beginners.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Falls are another injury risk beginners underestimate, according to Ryan Glatt, CPT, NBC-HWC, a senior brain health coach at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica, California.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of beginners
Noun
  • Behind those contributions from a quartet of rookies, the Giants beat the Houston Astros 4-1 at Oracle Park.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The two-day test allows additional track time for all teams, including rookies looking to complete the Rookie Orientation Program.
    — Bruce Martin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of rookies
Noun
  • First-semester freshmen will be spared the stress of final letter grades.
    — George F. Will, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Some incoming freshmen, including honors students, moved in earlier this week.
    — Leondra Head, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of freshmen
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  • Variety has also obtained an exclusive new image from the film, which stars Antonia Buresi alongside newcomers Colas Quignard, Suzanne Gerin and Mitia Capellier-Audat.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Backup quarterbacks Justin Fields and Garrett Nussmeier figure to get the bulk of the snaps, at least early, and the performances among newcomers at running back and the defensive interior will be among the biggest curiosities.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of newcomers

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