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
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
Pet cats allowed to roam outdoors can also pose a threat to birds, especially helpless fledglings.
—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
Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Pet cats allowed to roam outdoors can also pose a threat to birds, especially helpless fledglings.
—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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Game after game, stadiums were filled to capacity, packed not only with tourists and die-hard fans but also with soccer novices who came out of curiosity and because tickets were relatively affordable, according to soccer historians.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
9 May 2026
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Both of the Broadway novices are proudly bearing souvenirs of other passion projects.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Folsom has Lake Natoma, which the campaign says caters to beginners, families and competitive paddlers, citing the lake’s 5 mph speed limit.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Most beginners assume more water equals a happier plant.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Nineteen-year-old James Shavers is one of the pre-apprentices at Prosperity Building Futures Trades & Entrepreneurship Training Center.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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Arthur Bryant’s and Gates Bar-B-Q, whose origins can be traced back to Henry Perry through his apprentices decades ago.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
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One in eight freshmen at UC San Diego requires special remedial math classes just to catch up.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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With the significant turnover in the Senate, there is a real opportunity for freshmen legislators to serve on significant committees next year.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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That’s a huge advantage for these newcomers.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Proctor bragged about properly hydrating himself before practice, which is something past and present Dolphins coaches and trainers annually lecture the newcomers about to avoid dehydration, and the use of intravenous fluids.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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Eric Galko, the director of football operations for the East-West Shrine bowl, is bullish about several Dolphins rookies who will debut during the team’s minicamp on Friday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Root for the new rookies who were just selected in the NFL Draft.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fledglings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fledglings. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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