as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
a newbie to woodworking, he was still trying to learn all the terms and techniques of the craft
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In another round one faceoff, Bear #903, a smaller male and another Fat Bear Week newbie, beat Bear #909, the mother of the junior contest's winner.
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Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
With the former handling a lot of the tougher inputs for newbies and the latter offering the full menu of attacks for experienced players.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Here are eight common camping packing mistakes to avoid as a newbie camper — and what to bring instead.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2024
More than a few wilderness newbies are still sorting out what sea level means.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 18 Sep. 2024
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Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
With the former handling a lot of the tougher inputs for newbies and the latter offering the full menu of attacks for experienced players.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
Here are eight common camping packing mistakes to avoid as a newbie camper — and what to bring instead.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2024
More than a few wilderness newbies are still sorting out what sea level means.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Newbie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newbie. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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