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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
See them yourself:Tiger cubs explore Nashville Zoo exhibit After that, the cubs ran around the grassy enclosures, rolling the pumpkins and pouncing on them.
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Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Zorro, the cub tiger in the photo, owned by a rich man in Karachi was particularly timid and disliked attention.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
It’s framed as a tale told to Kiara (voiced by Blue Ivy Carter), the young cub of Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala (Beyoncé Knowles-Carter) by the wise old mandrill Rafiki (voiced by John Kani) one night while Kiara waits for her parents to come back from the birthing grounds with a new sibling.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
The Gold Country Wildlife Rescue is seeking donations to help fund the cub's treatment.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Zorro, the cub tiger in the photo, owned by a rich man in Karachi was particularly timid and disliked attention.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
It’s framed as a tale told to Kiara (voiced by Blue Ivy Carter), the young cub of Simba (Donald Glover) and Nala (Beyoncé Knowles-Carter) by the wise old mandrill Rafiki (voiced by John Kani) one night while Kiara waits for her parents to come back from the birthing grounds with a new sibling.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
The Gold Country Wildlife Rescue is seeking donations to help fund the cub's treatment.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cub
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Entering the retail space as novices forced these bottle shop owners to face a steep learning curve.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
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Only novices believe that a system will work flawlessly.Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2025
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These services can range from making charcuterie trays to face-painting; providing character actors for kids parties to bounce houses.Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Most afternoons, the pool was alive with our big family, actually a pair of merged families, and, as time passed and our kids went into their high-school years, swarms of visitors.John McPhee, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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In Part 1 of an exclusive interview, Brian shared the incredible journey that led him here—starting as a chemist for a dental company, moving into the labs of William Grant & Sons, and eventually becoming the apprentice and successor of the legendary Malt Master, David Stewart.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Inside, the past and the present merge for her former master to provide Ahsoka with some sage advice and the necessary skills to pass on her knowledge to her own apprentice, Sabine Wren.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Smith and Danielle, who first debuted their relationship on Instagram in June 2023, welcomed their first child, daughter Kyse, 1, in October 2023.Tabitha Parent, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Born in Scotland in 1942, Stoddart is survived by his wife, Norma, as well as his two daughters, Fiona and Allison, and their children.James Manso, WWD, 2 Jan. 2025
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Coming off a win over Tennessee, the Jaguars will continue to force throws to dynamic rookie receiver Brian Thomas Jr. After two more touchdowns against the Titans, Thomas has five TDs from Jones over the last five weeks.Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Now in the third year of his four-year rookie deal worth $9,241,031, Watson's contract includes a $3,900,750 signing bonus.Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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The Situational Leadership model remains a timeless framework: • For beginners or juniors, focus on providing clear direction, support and modeling.Inga Bielińska, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Local gardening stores and books can be great resources for beginners.Fox News, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Other freshman senators were sworn in on Jan. 3, the first day of the new Congress, but Justice stayed behind in West Virginia to simplify the transition of power to his successor, Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R-WV).David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Jan. 2025
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His personal-best 27 points (18 in the second half) were the most by a Maryland freshman since Justin Jackson’s 28 against the Golden Gophers on Jan. 28, 2017.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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Torres is a newcomer to the Golden Globes — and may also be so for American audiences.Jack Smart, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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In a year that saw Miami-Dade County’s mayor and commissioners raise $11 million for their political committees, no individual gave more than a Miami newcomer: billionaire Ken Griffin.Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Cub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cub. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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