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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
Officials wrote in a post shared to Facebook that researchers placed a radio collar on the cub's mother during this year's capture season.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Studies have shown that up to ten per cent of first-time mothers die in childbirth, as do more than sixty per cent of firstborn cubs.
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Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The new cub's arrival marks the first time Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has had a lion birth since July 2020, when lioness Abana mothered three cubs.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Never position yourself between a mother and her cubs.
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Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Studies have shown that up to ten per cent of first-time mothers die in childbirth, as do more than sixty per cent of firstborn cubs.
—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The new cub's arrival marks the first time Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium has had a lion birth since July 2020, when lioness Abana mothered three cubs.
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Finch Walker,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
Never position yourself between a mother and her cubs.
—
Amber Harding Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cub
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The free Apple Photos is approachable for photography novices but still powerful enough to satisfy those who want extra control.
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Authorities say five instructors, five novice tandem jumpers and the pilot died when the Pilatus PC-6 suddenly fell almost vertically near homes after leaving Nancy-Essey airfield.
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Neither bride nor groom have kids from previous relationships out of wedlock.
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Jake’s analysis found that the UK’s intervention may run all summer, with media plurality issues around news plus kids’ channels portfolios in the spotlight.
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Kieran, his young apprentice, is learning fast.
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In 1811, The Nottingham Review newspaper recorded what's believed to be the first historical mention of the fictitious Ludd character, described as a framework knitting apprentice near Leicester.
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Harry's decision comes amid an ongoing security fiasco concerning the safety of Meghan Markle and their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
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Would her child be buried in a separate part of the cemetery without the appropriate eulogies?
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Philadelphia's roster also includes rookie Labaron Philon, Dominick Barlow, Justin Edwards, Adem Bona, Jabari Walker, Dalen Terry and Johni Broome.
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Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle made a routine catch last night and tossed the ball into the stands.
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This summer, attendance grew to more than 500, most of them beginners or amateur climbers.
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The limited edition Estes Liberty Star rocket is the perfect model for the job, decked out with a blue and red styling and featuring beginner friendly assembly for an easy setup.
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The pair met in English class on the first day of their freshman year.
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To follow through on this commitment to affordability, the system implemented the Tuition Stability Plan in 2022, which locks in a student’s tuition and systemwide fees at their freshman-year rate for the duration of their undergraduate education.
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In a city whose most iconic statue is a testament to its openness to newcomers, teams from Cape Verde to Paraguay to Congo found local fans and international visitors found compatriots.
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Many rural areas in the Midwest had a similar share of immigrants in 1910, but newcomers to the cities tended to be from novel sources like Russia or Italy.
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“Cub.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cub. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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