CUBS Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

cubs

noun

plural of cub

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 Permits do not allow for cubs or bears that are with their cubs to be killed. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 During the 25-year partnership, pandas Lun Lun and Yang Yang had seven cubs. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 Grazer put up a fight against Chunk to defend her cubs, but one cub died after the encounter. — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2026 Luckily, the cubs were only after the dry food and did not hurt the guinea pigs. — Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 Two males and one female, the cubs were restless during vaccinations. — Derek Gatopoulos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The sizable number of offerings in every box can help bean novices get acquainted with new products and strengthen their bond with favorites.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Sep. 2026
Despite being an expert in her craft, Godshalk communicated the principles of floral design to her students in a way that was easy for novices to digest.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of novices

Noun

In the winter months of 1973, kids were taking flashlights to the pitch-black bus stops in the morning.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
The former Panthers running back said youth sports give kids a platform to find belonging and purpose among their peers.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of kids

Noun

Experienced workers are needed not only to fill jobs, but to mentor apprentices, supervise jobsite learning, and teach the next generation.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026
Eligible watchmaking students and apprentices may apply from Switzerland, France, Belgium, Germany and, as of this edition, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of apprentices

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Critics note the change would mean the sun rises an hour later on winter mornings, leaving more children traveling to school and commuters, construction workers, farmers and others heading to work before daylight.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
There’s his drop-dead gorgeous spouse, a huge welcoming home, darling children, and a pillar-of-the-community job that gives him a clean conscience.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of children

Noun

On ordinary days, the loop is a training ground for runners and cyclists, and an unusually forgiving place for beginners and families.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Generally, racehorses aren’t suitable for young children or beginners, and owners must have the space and wherewithal to feed and care for them, which can cost thousands of dollars a year.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of beginners

Noun

Introducing Debut Patches to rookies and producing RPDA cards was a no-brainer.

— Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Enter first-year head coach Jeff Hafley, play-caller Bobby Slowik, quarterback Malik Willis and a young receiver trio that includes rookies Caleb Douglas and Chris Bell.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of rookies

Noun

Other college freshmen might be outside soaking up the nice weather on this sunny September day.

— Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
The College of Literature, Science and the Arts is the largest at the public university, with about 3,500 freshmen enrolled yearly, just less than half of the total class.

— Dan Simmons, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of freshmen

Noun

In addition to familiar faces from Season 1, he’ll be joined by series newcomers Tommy Lee Jones and Betty Gilpin, who respectively play his estranged father and a public defender who enters his orbit.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026
Many newcomers moved to Florida during the pandemic, with some seeking the state’s less restrictive COVID-19 policies and many registering as Republicans.

— Liv Coleman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026

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