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 Bears should just be moving through your property, not sticking around to play, nurse their cubs, or eat. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2026 One of the three cubs had escaped on its own before rescuers arrived and has since been reunited with its family. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Footage released by the Los Angeles County Fire Department shows the mother bear and two of her cubs exiting the tank. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Out on the pack ice, a mother polar bear and her two cubs were feeding on a bearded seal. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 One of the three cubs escaped and was sitting in a nearby tree when rescuers arrived, The Riverside Press-Enterprise said. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Hunting a lady tiger with cubs posed some special problems, so Upendra Singh went to his father for advice. — Leslie E. Tassell, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 In the realm of big cats, the Central Florida Zoo is home to two cheetahs, an Amur leopard and two cougar cubs from South Dakota that arrived at the zoo at 10 weeks old earlier this summer. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 Last year, zoo officials took in a trio of 3-month-old cubs, Fern, Thistle, and Spruce, after their mom was likely struck and killed by a car. — Jasmine Mendez follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubs
  1. novices
  2. kids
  3. apprentices
  4. children
  5. beginners
  6. rookies
  7. freshmen
  8. newcomers
Noun
  • Since achieving widespread fame in 2013, Rettig has overseen gatherings that have introduced thousands of novices to toad smoking.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026
  • An aurora photographer who spoke to National Geographic offered tips for novices trying to take photos of the phenomenon, including would-be photographers who only have access to a smartphone camera.
    — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of novices
Noun
  • The passage about the group of hippies going out to the pueblo and giving the Native kids LSD and hooking up on the tribe’s sacred ground until they get run off is priceless.
    — Maggie McGowan, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Each year, Kenny Wilson and her husband pile their two kids into the car and drive hours from her Texas home to a cruise port in Galveston.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • Thomas is training director for Local 395’s apprenticeship program, which has 80 apprentices this year.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Rolle emphasized that apprentices in MDC’s programs don’t have to pay for the costs of classes or equipment thanks to state and federal grants.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of apprentices
Noun
  • Many were founded on the idea that children should not be imprisoned with adults but still needed discipline, reform and punishment.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Biggart rarely discussed it, though the experience announced itself whenever his children approached fireworks or open flames.
    — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of children
Noun
  • On sale for less than $100 right now, this Abu Garcia combo combines lightweight graphite with an intense grip to offer a rod and reel that works well for beginners and advanced casters alike.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • This pair is a smart choice for walk-to-run beginners who are looking for a budget-friendly shoe that withstands serious mileage.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of beginners
Noun
  • Last season, Fears was one of the rare rookies who managed to play his best basketball during the latter stages of the year.
    — Victor Wembanyama, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The best part of the fall is almost here, bringing in rookies, underdogs, defending Super Bowl champs and even a few furry teammates to the big screens.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of rookies
Noun
  • Many top high school recruits these days commit to schools expecting to start as true freshmen and hit the league in three years.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The complaint alleges freshmen endured forced genital shaving, excessive drinking and being made to eat live fish as part of team initiation.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of freshmen
Noun
  • The film follows a French class on a school trip to Pompeii and features almost all newcomers in the ensemble.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
  • There will also be high-profile newcomers on the small screen, though TV’s bigger focus will be on maximizing the impact of returning faves and minimizing the erosion of linear ratings.
    — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of newcomers

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“Cubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubs. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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