as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
at hockey he's still a fledgling and needs to work on his basic skating skills
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Recent Examples of fledgling
Because of the fledgling nature of America’s domestic drone industry, the ban is likely to throttle the overall availability of cheap, cutting-edge drones and spike prices for American hobbyists, consumers and businesses in the next few years.
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Jared Perlo, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
In return, prosecutors allege, Thao promised to secure lucrative city contracts for a fledgling housing company co-founded by David Duong and Juarez, as well as for the Duongs’ recycling firm, California Waste Solutions.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Reuters reported in 2024, citing people with knowledge of the discussions, that Intel had a chance to invest in OpenAI years earlier and potentially make hardware for the then-fledgling startup, offering it a way to avoid reliance on Nvidia.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Many are from fledgling businesses, and a few of these, such as past vendor Bridgetown Roti, go on to become some of the best restaurants in Los Angeles.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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Jared Perlo, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
In return, prosecutors allege, Thao promised to secure lucrative city contracts for a fledgling housing company co-founded by David Duong and Juarez, as well as for the Duongs’ recycling firm, California Waste Solutions.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
Reuters reported in 2024, citing people with knowledge of the discussions, that Intel had a chance to invest in OpenAI years earlier and potentially make hardware for the then-fledgling startup, offering it a way to avoid reliance on Nvidia.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2026
Many are from fledgling businesses, and a few of these, such as past vendor Bridgetown Roti, go on to become some of the best restaurants in Los Angeles.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fledgling
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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,
22 Jan. 2026
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Both novices and longboarders hold high regard for this surfing mecca on account of its enticing long breakers, which provide hours of great wave riding.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Jan. 2026
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Several Icons work alongside newcomers, assisting with citizenship applications and teaching music and language classes that preserve their community's cultural heritage.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Morgan Stanley currently doesn't crack the top-10 list of ETF issuers, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence, and commands fewer assets in the space than newcomers such as Neos Investments, which got its start in 2022.—
Vildana Hajric Bloomberg,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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This is for riders who are physically fit and advanced beginner or higher, who would enjoy moderate climbs and single-track trails.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
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By understanding these new dynamics and by taking an informed approach, both beginners and veterans in the gold space can better position themselves for investing success.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Dawson's steely resolve helps anchor the series, with strong support from Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Ahsoka's reckless former apprentice Sabine and Mary Elizabeth Winstead as General Hera Syndulla.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Jan. 2026
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The video is being played to a room of nine apprentice footballers aged 16 and 17 at Leyton Orient, the League One side based in east London.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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The former Washington Huskies star suffered ACL setbacks during his freshman year with the Indiana Hoosiers in 2018 and once again during the 2020 season.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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University of Miami basketball fans who stayed up for Wednesday’s late-night game against Stanford were treated to a thriller, as the Hurricanes wore down sensational freshman guard Ebuka Okorie and rallied late to beat the Cardinal 79-70 at the Watsco Center.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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Yes, the team had interest last year in Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham, who went fifth to Cleveland and managed just half of a sack in 17 starts as a rookie.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Edgecombe and Dallas Mavericks' forward Cooper Flagg are the only two rookies in the NBA averaging at least 15 points, five rebounds and four assists.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Fledgling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledgling. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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