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newbie

[noo-bee, nyoo‑] / ˈnu bi, ˈnju‑ /


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Many years ago, when I was a newbie newspaper reporter in the Boston Globe’s Washington bureau, one of my colleagues, Tom Oliphant, gave me a tip that I’ve cherished ever since.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

Some critics worry that the change will encourage newbie investors to engage in riskier trades at a time when zero-commission, smartphone-based apps have already eliminated many traditional barriers to stock and options trading.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 4, 2026

In 2022, the political newbie won Kathmandu's mayoral race by a landslide as an independent candidate, triumphing over parties which had dominated elections for decades.

From BBC Mar. 26, 2026

The newbie nominee won the trophy out of the gate for his portrayal of twins Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler’s juke joint-and-vampires movie “Sinners.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 16, 2026

I asked, because he never got out the car except for the time he had to ask my mom if I could go on the newbie dinner, but that had been weeks ago.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds

Even complete newbies to meditation had these results on their first session, according to the study, which was published in Mindfulness in March.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 27, 2026

Best For: VPN newbies who want the gentlest introduction possible, or anyone who needs quick privacy protection for specific tasks.

From Salon Feb. 12, 2026

For Mukherjea, the lesson is to buy blue chip Indian names that domestic newbies find boring and global investors have sidelined to chase AI stocks elsewhere.

From Barron's Nov. 20, 2025

Their experience also lets them notice AI mistakes newbies might miss.

From MarketWatch Oct. 26, 2025

Some of the Middlefield newbies sit quietly on the bench.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes



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