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as in novice
a person who is just starting out in a field of activity
the kind of big story that can propel a cub reporter into the stratosphere of the newspaper world
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as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
assigned to teach a bunch of young cubs how to play baseball
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Recent Examples of cub
After a mother mountain lion failed to appear after two weeks, CDFW concluded the cubs were likely orphans needing help, so rescuers collected the cubs and took them to the Oakland Zoo's veterinary hospital for care and evaluation.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
First, cubs emerged earlier than the scientists expected, based on previous records.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Three cubs born of one female is exciting news for the park, which was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2021.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
There are at least three different episodes that feature mama bears coming out of hibernation and looking for different ways to feed her twin — always twin — cubs.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
First, cubs emerged earlier than the scientists expected, based on previous records.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Three cubs born of one female is exciting news for the park, which was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2021.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
There are at least three different episodes that feature mama bears coming out of hibernation and looking for different ways to feed her twin — always twin — cubs.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cub
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cub
Noun
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In manufacturing, experienced operators can detect potential equipment failures through subtle changes in vibration or sound that novices might overlook.—
Rajesh Rajagopalan,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Of course, novice physicians may face similar difficulties.—
Spencer Dorn,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The interaction between Bascombe and Adam depicts the challenges for parents looking to decode kids’ online language.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Pee-Wee falls off his bicycle and crashes in front of a group of watching kids.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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After college, Heil auditioned and was accepted into a two-year apprentice program at Ballet Austin in Texas, but when the program ended, he wasn’t hired.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Tallahassee Ballet, a 50-year-old institution with a professional and youth apprentice program, offers a mix of classic and contemporary ballets during the year.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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As the film opens, a matter-of-fact, unemotional voice shares statistics about children living with poverty, parental abuse and alcoholism in the United States, as the numbers flash in simple white text on a black screen.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2025
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One officer stayed with the child while others asked LaPlaca questions and conducted a field sobriety test.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The two overlapped in Miami for one season in 2018 when Johnson was the Dolphins wide receivers coach and Smythe was a rookie.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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While the 6-foot-4, 291-pound Fiske was already expected to play a major role for the Rams as a starter during his rookie season, the 24-year-old emerged as one of the top rookies in the NFL, finishing third in Defensive Rookie of the Year voting.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Some drivers cost less than $10, but these are entirely meant for beginners.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Texas Hold’em Poker Lessons for Beginners Monday (weekly) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. This beginner’s class is designed to teach the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em in a fun and engaging environment.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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Desir was a state qualifier in the 170-pound weight class during her freshman season.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Will Ahmad Nowell look for a different opportunity after very little usage in his freshman year?—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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If Florida beats Norfolk State, two-time defending national champion UConn could be waiting as a No. 8 seed — the Huskies (23-10) first must beat SEC newcomer Oklahoma (20-13).—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Joining Sandler in the sequel are returning cast members Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald and Ben Stiller, plus newcomers such as Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce and Sandler’s daughters Sadie and Sunny.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Cub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cub. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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