as in novices
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 fledglings
Pet cats allowed to roam outdoors can also pose a threat to birds, especially helpless fledglings.
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Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
In fact, officials say Sacramento State's trees have successfully reared many fledglings in the past.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
In contrast, greater non-native foliage density was associated with later and smaller clutch sizes and a reduced number of fledglings.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
In fact, officials say Sacramento State's trees have successfully reared many fledglings in the past.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
In contrast, greater non-native foliage density was associated with later and smaller clutch sizes and a reduced number of fledglings.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fledglings
Noun
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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,
26 Mar. 2026
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Going beyond the standard pick-me-up, Gotcha Matcha uses high quality, ceremonial-grade matcha that appeals to novices and matcha enthusiasts alike.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the people who stand to benefit most from simple bodyweight exercises—like arm circles or glute bridges—are beginners or those who haven’t worked out in a while.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2026
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Proton's design is sleek and fairly easy to navigate for beginners.—
Justyn Newman,
PC Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
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Rock stars and their equivalents in other genres often develop their craft in obscurity before being discovered; idols are apprentices, trained exhaustively by their management companies.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Still, apprentices Justin, Jeff, and Meg, told us this beats their old jobs.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Kansas’ Darryn Peterson and Duke’s Cameron Boozer — potentially the top two picks in this year’s historically deep NBA draft — are both freshmen.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Both continued on from their best performances of the season to become among the six freshmen to be named to Associated Press All-America teams — Wagler the second team, Flemings the third team.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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In terms of specific proposals in the platform, the Farmland for Farmers Act, introduced in 2023, would limit corporate purchases of farmland, helping to reign in rising prices that present a critical barrier for newcomers.—
Anthony Pahnke,
Boston Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Alongside Cummings as the show’s resident DA, The Screener stars a mix of newcomers and veterans.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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Can high-profile rookies Nolan McLean and Carson Benge establish themselves as the headliners of the team’s next core?—
D.J. Short,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sieler had 10 tackles for loss, but the rookies combined for only four TFLs — two by Grant and one apiece by Phillips and Biggers.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Fledglings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledglings. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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