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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
That 25-year partnership resulted in seven cubs being born at Zoo Atlanta, including two sets of twins.
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Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The zoo said there is no set schedule for the cubs’ habitat time yet.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Video shows a mother bear looking up at a tree in Monrovia, where her two cubs are playing around in the branches.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Lun Lun and Yang Yang had seven cubs over the years, from 2006 and 2016, according to the zoo.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Bear cubs are usually born in January and February, leaving their dens with their mothers sometime in April for tree-climbing lessons.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
That makes the birth of not just one but two healthy cubs a moment worth noting for the broader conservation community.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
And of course, there's the chance to—carefully and from a safe distance—see young wildlife like bison and moose calves and even bear cubs.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
The zoo’s program resulted in six cubs.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The zoo said there is no set schedule for the cubs’ habitat time yet.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Video shows a mother bear looking up at a tree in Monrovia, where her two cubs are playing around in the branches.
—Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Lun Lun and Yang Yang had seven cubs over the years, from 2006 and 2016, according to the zoo.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Bear cubs are usually born in January and February, leaving their dens with their mothers sometime in April for tree-climbing lessons.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
That makes the birth of not just one but two healthy cubs a moment worth noting for the broader conservation community.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
And of course, there's the chance to—carefully and from a safe distance—see young wildlife like bison and moose calves and even bear cubs.
—Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
The zoo’s program resulted in six cubs.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubs
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The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Still, this brand will never offer a barrel-proof release because the whole point of it is to be a lower proof whiskey that is accessible to novices and can still be used in cocktails.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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New York parents are asking for ChatGPT limits in schools, while Utah last month passed a law to let parents monitor their kids’ screen time on school devices.—
Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Coming from the theater, Frank had an old-school approach to performance and atmosphere, while Eleanor, trained in social work and psychology, had an acute understanding of extreme human behavior in kids and adults.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Baptism of Christ is generally believed to have been completed by El Greco’s son and other apprentices in his workshop in the decade after the artist died.—
Leigh Anne Miller,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Art historians believe it was unfinished at the time El Greco died in 1614 and that it was completed by the painter’s son, Jorge Manuel, with help from other apprentices in El Greco’s workshop.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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The introduction of new younger characters, presumably designed to help guide children through Stoller’s already simplified narrative, signals a desire for intergenerational accessibility.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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From 1929 until 2006, Pluto lived in the imagination of children and adults alike as the ninth and outermost planet in our solar system.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
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In Northbrook, prizes and awards will be presented for all nine races, from beginners to top-level professionals, Schuler said.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The studio has been hosting workshops since December for both beginners and advanced students to learn more about the technique.—
Muriel Vega,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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But among players such as rookies Rodriguez, the second-round pick from Texas Tech, Trey Moore, the fourth-round pick from Texas, and Kyle Louis, the fourth-round pick from Pitt, perhaps someone emerges or perhaps a hybrid role is created.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Only three of the team’s 15 active players have more than four years of experience in the WNBA, and six are rookies.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Huskies’ have addressed key areas of need in signing Hines and Khamenia and are bringing in a pair of freshmen who can impact the rotation in Junior County and Colben Landrew, both four-star recruits ranked in the top-50 of their class.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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Exciting freshmen Four-star recruit Terrious Favors arrived in Boise from Atlanta with plenty of hype.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Apr. 2026
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Best and Last returns franchise regulars Steve-O, Ehren McGhehey, Preston Lacy, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, and Dave England, along with (younger and less broken) newcomers Zach Holmes, Jasper Dolphin, and Rachel Wolfson.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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With a population of almost 23,000—and growing rapidly—Zephyrhills draws newcomers with affordable housing and a cost of living that is 14 percent lower than the national average.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Cubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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