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as in novices
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 kids
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 cubs
The wildlife team tends to the cubs while wearing bear suits to avoid habituating the cubs to humans.
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Isabel Yip, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Now her two cubs, believed to be 2 to 3 months old, will spend the rest of their childhood in captivity in the hopes that they can one day be released back into the wild.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife captured the bear and her two cubs on Sunday.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
For the first time since 2020, cheetah cubs have been born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The zoo’s program resulted in six cubs.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
When the last group of National Zoo animals were returned to China, only two panda cubs remained in the United States at Zoo Atlanta.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Two lion cubs are out and about at the Phoenix Zoo.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 13 Oct. 2024
In an exciting and very personal rematch, a mother bear thrashed the final opponent that killed one of her cubs this past summer to retain the title for 2024.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
Isabel Yip, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
Now her two cubs, believed to be 2 to 3 months old, will spend the rest of their childhood in captivity in the hopes that they can one day be released back into the wild.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife captured the bear and her two cubs on Sunday.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
For the first time since 2020, cheetah cubs have been born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The zoo’s program resulted in six cubs.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
When the last group of National Zoo animals were returned to China, only two panda cubs remained in the United States at Zoo Atlanta.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Two lion cubs are out and about at the Phoenix Zoo.
—Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 13 Oct. 2024
In an exciting and very personal rematch, a mother bear thrashed the final opponent that killed one of her cubs this past summer to retain the title for 2024.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubs
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For seasoned cooks and kitchen novices, cookbook author and nutritionist Robin Miller takes it back to basics with great, family-friendly recipes worth making over and over again.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Going beyond the standard pick-me-up, Gotcha Matcha uses high quality, ceremonial-grade matcha that appeals to novices and matcha enthusiasts alike.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Their kids have their own favorites.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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So here's a guide to picking out the best, age-appropriate books kids will actually read.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Rock stars and their equivalents in other genres often develop their craft in obscurity before being discovered; idols are apprentices, trained exhaustively by their management companies.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Still, apprentices Justin, Jeff, and Meg, told us this beats their old jobs.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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According to the police report, the mother was cornered and groped at her car with her children in the back seat before the man ran away.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Contestants range from beginners to experienced builders, offering a cross-section of skill levels that reflect how cosplay develops over time.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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So, beginners might not get perfect results on the first try.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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Jordi Fernández has spent most of this season talking about the Nets’ own rookies, their growing pains, their flashes, their timelines.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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As more rookies come in, that could put Lardis’ and other players’ spots in the top six in jeopardy.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Kansas’ Darryn Peterson and Duke’s Cameron Boozer — potentially the top two picks in this year’s historically deep NBA draft — are both freshmen.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Both continued on from their best performances of the season to become among the six freshmen to be named to Associated Press All-America teams — Wagler the second team, Flemings the third team.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The other two Democratic opponents are political newcomers.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Mar. 2026
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With 40-plus newcomers joining the roster in the offseason, coach Scott Frost wants his team to get tougher, be more disciplined and more precise.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Cubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubs. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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