fledglings

plural of fledgling

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Recent Examples of fledglings The episode’s break from format puts the audience literally inside Lestat’s head as he’s confronted by his makers and his fledglings, with exception to Claudia. Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 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. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fledglings
Noun
  • Knowledgeable bartenders guide novices and obsessives alike, making an overwhelming list feel approachable rather than intimidating.
    USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Some are tennis novices while others, like Foon, are coming off a long pause.
    Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • Pro tips The biggest mistake beginners make with pencil eyeliner is attempting to draw one flawless, uninterrupted stroke from the inner corner to the outer corner.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026
  • For beginners, Fidelity's Roth IRA has no minimum deposit and offers retirement calculators, educational resources and the option to automate investing through Fidelity Go.
    Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • There, King Charles works with head gardener Gráinne Ring and her team of 15, including apprentices, to cultivate the 15 acres of blooms, hedges, trees and more.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • According to accounts by Wright’s apprentices, after procrastinating on drawing any plans for nine months, Wright designed the house in two hours in September 1935 while the Kaufmanns were driving to his office to review them.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • For high school freshmen, that number was even lower, at just 38% meeting grade level on the English I STAAR exam.
    Samuel O’Neal July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • The warmup isn’t hard to learn; the incoming freshmen master it before their first fall camp.
    Pete Sampson, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Now the status of a long list of newcomers who played professionally overseas, particularly those who earned a paycheck, is up in the air.
    Brendan Marks, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Indiana’s list of 18 transfer newcomers includes former TCU quarterback Josh Hoover and ex-Michigan State wide receiver Nick Marsh.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • More will be revealed when pads come on, especially considering this is a position that generally isn’t kind to rookies.
    Chad Graff, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • On Wednesday, the Kansas City Chiefs’ veterans joined rookies and quarterbacks for the team’s first full-squad practice of training camp.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

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“Fledglings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledglings. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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