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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
The brother lions sired several cubs over their long reign at the zoo.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Kalluk had wooed Chinook over the years, but their match did not produce any cubs.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The cubs represent the fourth generation of lions born at the zoo, starting with great-grandma Neliah and grandma Kamara.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
There would be no killing of cubs and none of females with cubs, according to the FWC staff.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Florida has not held an official bear hunt, though, since 2015, where more than 300 bears were killed in 48 hours—including mothers and cubs—leading to the hunt being halted.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Do not approach, touch or interact with cubs.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
In most attacks, bears are trying to defend their food, cubs or space.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Kalluk had wooed Chinook over the years, but their match did not produce any cubs.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
The cubs represent the fourth generation of lions born at the zoo, starting with great-grandma Neliah and grandma Kamara.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
There would be no killing of cubs and none of females with cubs, according to the FWC staff.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Florida has not held an official bear hunt, though, since 2015, where more than 300 bears were killed in 48 hours—including mothers and cubs—leading to the hunt being halted.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 Aug. 2025
Do not approach, touch or interact with cubs.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubs
Noun
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Instructors are on hand to teach novices.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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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,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both Kardashian and Thompson are proud parents on social media, sharing posts to celebrate all of their kids' life milestones.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The jury saw extensive emails between Donna and Wendi that showed how Donna pushed Wendi to pursue relocation to South Florida at any cost, including offering her ex-husband $1 million and taunting him with the possibility of converting their kids from Judaism to Catholicism.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Across the city, Guerin teaches young people, apprentices aspiring farmers and trains adults in the field of sustainable agriculture.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
2 Sep. 2025
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William Alexander’s adult SF debut grew out of a short story featured in The Sunday Morning Transport, about planetary courier Tova Lir and Agatha Panza von Sparkles, one of her baby bot apprentices—functionally, her foster children.—
Natalie Zutter
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company said on its website that with Amazon Family, Prime members can share benefits with one other adult, up to four teens added before April 7, 2025 and up to four children in their household.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This pathway also extends to the investor's spouse and children under 21.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In their stead, Royals rookies Noah Cameron and Ryan Bergert have stepped up.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Sep. 2025
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The rookies had big nights at the plate, helping the Sox to an 11-8 victory in front of 13,188 at Target Field.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For beginners, Stanton and Linear recommend Zion, Yosemite, and Grand Teton.—
Essence,
Essence,
30 Aug. 2025
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Thanks to a generous promontory, setting top ropes for beginners here is simple.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some true freshmen getting quality reps and making the most of them.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Both Duncan and Irvin, two top targets for the passes of Greek, are freshmen.—
Pat Wheeler,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Or London City Lionesses, the WSL newcomers and disruptors in chief with the signings of Danielle van de Donk, Nikita Parris, Katie Zelem and Alanna Kennedy, to name just four of their acquisitions?—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fans can find more vegan, vegetarian, and health-conscious choices, such as those from newcomers Breadless and Cooking with Que.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Cubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubs. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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