FLEDGLINGS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

fledglings

noun

plural of fledgling

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. —

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

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To make the process even easier for novices, the M2 leverages AI to detect the type of materials inserted and automatically adjust the settings for cutting, engraving, or just scoring to make thinner materials easier to flex and fold.

— Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 May 2026
In 2025, multiple AI developers imposed additional safeguards after internal testing revealed models could meaningfully aid novices in biological weapons development.

— Jordan Henry, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026