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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
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
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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
The cubs were taught essential survival skills—including hunting and avoiding humans—to get ready to be reintroduced to the wild.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The cubs had been found wandering without their mother near Poway in late March.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Two mountain lion cubs found orphaned in California have been released back to the wild after months of care at a nonprofit wildlife rescue.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Later this year, the zoo is preparing to open a North American exhibit that will feature black bear cubs and sea otters and building a Mexican wolf exhibit, which will open to the public next year.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
In July 2024, one of Grazer's cubs died after being injured by 32 Chunk.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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
The cubs were taught essential survival skills—including hunting and avoiding humans—to get ready to be reintroduced to the wild.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
The cubs had been found wandering without their mother near Poway in late March.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025
Two mountain lion cubs found orphaned in California have been released back to the wild after months of care at a nonprofit wildlife rescue.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Later this year, the zoo is preparing to open a North American exhibit that will feature black bear cubs and sea otters and building a Mexican wolf exhibit, which will open to the public next year.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
In July 2024, one of Grazer's cubs died after being injured by 32 Chunk.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
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,
18 Sep. 2025
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Instructors are on hand to teach novices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Growing up, Wynter Starks didn’t trick-or-treat like other kids.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Each year, as the temperature rises, the town’s regular population of around 300 swells with thousands of kids soaking up the simple pleasures of the great outdoors.—
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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That’s a key fact given that under labor law, unions represent employees—not independent contractors, interns, apprentices or some other designation short of employment.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Framed black and white photos of her now-adult children as youngsters hang along one wall, serving as a sweet reminder of days past.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Because such materials can be difficult to detect once products are frozen, widespread recalls help prevent potentially serious harm to consumers, especially children, who are a common audience for corn dog and pancake stick products.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Often, the preseason games allow coaches to give newer roster members, including rookies and offseason acquisitions, some playing time in a game setting.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Dolphins believe that playing with rookies has impacted him negatively.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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In the sub-alpine forest of Kachina Peak, a popular ski area, are Taos Ski Valley’s via ferrata routes for beginners and advanced climbers alike.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Sep. 2025
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After a few tries, even beginners can pull cafe-quality espresso shots.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Pioneers had a young squad with 14 sophomores or freshmen starting.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
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Auburn also landed two of the top three junior-college transfers and two top-100 freshmen, an impressive reload following the best season in school history.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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For all these internet-savvy newcomers, though, making it to SNL is just the first part of the battle.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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No word yet on roles to be played by the newcomers.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Cubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubs. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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