cub

noun

ˈkəb How to pronounce cub (audio)
Definition of cubnext
1
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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2
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 Wildlife officials said that could be cause for concern, because cubs are very dependent on their mothers. — Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 18 Mar. 2025 Zoo staff created a donation page to help name the cub. — Krystal Nurse, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025 Several factors negatively impact cub survival, including a warming Arctic and expanding industry. — Brooke Baitinger, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025 Another incident involved a grizzly sow with two cubs chasing a series of cars on icy roads. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cub
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cub
  1. novice
  2. kid
  3. apprentice
  4. child
  5. rookie
  6. beginner
  7. freshman
  8. newcomer
Noun
  • 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
  • Of course, novice physicians may face similar difficulties.
    — Spencer Dorn, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of novice
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  • The nonprofit provides underprivileged kids with a custom birthday cake free of charge.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • However, Goldstein’s distribution team strategically positioned the movie to open ahead of spring break, when plenty of kids have time off from school.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of kid
Noun
  • Sixteen candidates participated in challenges for a $250,000 salary as an apprentice at The Trump Organization.
    — Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 10 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of apprentice
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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
  • Jenna and Henry share two other children: daughters Mila, 11, and Poppy, 9.
    — Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of child
Noun
  • Injury report Kings rookie Devin Carter left the game late in the second quarter with a right shoulder injury.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Meanwhile, rookie center Kel’el Ware was excellent, hitting all five of his shots during an 11-point, 8-rebound first half en route to closing with 13 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2025
Definition of rookie
Noun
  • Some drivers cost less than $10, but these are entirely meant for beginners.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of beginner
Noun
  • Desir was a state qualifier in the 170-pound weight class during her freshman season.
    — Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The majority of the unit returns unproven talent, most of whom were true freshmen and redshirted last season.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of freshman
Noun
  • Taylor-Johnson and newcomer Alfie Williams must journey from their island haven into the continent.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Its newcomers, Oklahoma and Texas, were part of this year’s field of 68.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of newcomer

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