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
While most small backyard birds build nests out of reach of dogs, the noise and activity of your family pet playing outside is unnerving for nesting birds, so keep them away until the fledglings leave the nest if possible.
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Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Keeping pets indoors or supervised during nesting season can also help protect eggs and fledglings.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
The video also advises residents not to approach or touch owl fledglings and to keep pets and children away to avoid stressing the bird.
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Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
In fact, officials say Sacramento State's trees have successfully reared many fledglings in the past.
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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.
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Grrlscientist,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
Keeping pets indoors or supervised during nesting season can also help protect eggs and fledglings.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
The video also advises residents not to approach or touch owl fledglings and to keep pets and children away to avoid stressing the bird.
—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 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
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Aspiring nuns begin their training in this convent, and novices take their vows before being sent out to serve the community.
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This makes these spots good for young anglers and novices as well as those with mobility challenges.
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Each sits at a different performance level and price point, covering riders from complete beginners to older teens ready for more capable trail performance.
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Plus, check out more comfy running sneakers that are designed for long distances and walk-to-run beginners.
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The location is intended to help students, technicians, apprentices, and engineers move directly into careers linked to quantum technologies.
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Regular midwives were primarily women, trained as apprentices but not institutionally educated.
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Committed to Mark Few and Gonzaga for more than eight months, Johnson has a chance to become one of the better perimeter freshmen the Bulldogs have had in recent years.
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UConn brought in nine new players this offseason – seven transfers and two freshmen – after losing five to expiring eligibility and five more to the transfer portal.
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Among the newcomers is Alannah Keyser, a 21-year-old film school student at the University of Southern California.
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But there’s no denying the global impact the newcomers had on the band, especially Nicks, who would go on to have a successful solo career as well.
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On Tuesday, the first round will take place as 30 rookies join the NBA.
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Starting immediately in the NBA happens to rookies who are either drafted in the top five or join organizations in full-rebuild mode.
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“Fledglings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledglings. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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