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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 zoo’s program resulted in six cubs.
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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
The pair had five cubs over the next 20 years, though none survived into adulthood.
—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
The group, named Muldoon Area Trail Photos and Videos, also features light-hearted moments such as two brown bear cubs standing on their hind legs and enthusiastically rubbing their backs against either side of a tree to mark it.
—CBS News, 12 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
In July, one of Grazer's cubs died after injured by 32 Chunk.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Grazer showed courage when defending her cubs.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
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
The pair had five cubs over the next 20 years, though none survived into adulthood.
—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
The group, named Muldoon Area Trail Photos and Videos, also features light-hearted moments such as two brown bear cubs standing on their hind legs and enthusiastically rubbing their backs against either side of a tree to mark it.
—CBS News, 12 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
In July, one of Grazer's cubs died after injured by 32 Chunk.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Grazer showed courage when defending her cubs.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubs
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In a follow-up study, wine and coffee experts performed just as badly as novices when given non-wine and non-coffee smells, suggesting the Jahai’s enhanced abilities aren’t simply a result of practice in attending to aromas.Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Despite being complete novices to television, Linke and Yee spearheaded a masterpiece of a first season.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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As if the children of the Jews who have built so much of and in Chicago were merely an afterthought.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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At his side were his wife, Carolyn, and children Lizzie and Griffin.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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In his five seasons in charge of the Condors, there were 30 rookies, or six per season.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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In that time, the club added 26 players who were rookies when stepping on to AHL ice.Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Many yoga and Pilates studios offer a free first class for beginners.Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
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Shoshone-only lift tickets are another option for beginners and families sticking to the greens at the bottom of the mountain; prices start at $57.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2024
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Wisconsin also signed three freshmen defensive linemen in its 2025 recruiting class with Drayden Pavey, Xavier Ukponu and Torin Pettaway.Jesse Temple, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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And while most freshmen get at least one year to refine their skills in practice or in reserve time, Raiola was thrown into the fire.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Today, the caucus includes notable newcomers like Janelle Bynum, a Democrat from Oregon who became the state’s first Black member of Congress by winning the 5th Congressional District.Melissa Noel, Essence, 4 Jan. 2025
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O'Reilly's acceptance of newcomers helped grow his city while other cities in the region with smaller immigrant communities saw a population decline during that decade.Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Cubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubs. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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