nurslings

noun

Definition of nurslingsnext
plural of nursling
1
as in newborns

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2
as in convalescents

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  1. victims
  2. newborn
  3. toddlers
Noun
  • Police found the two victims dead at the crash site upon arrival.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Onion’s bid was backed by the families of eight victims of the school shooting and one first responder.
    Hadas Gold, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of victims
Noun
  • Following the birth of her niece, Jing returns to Singapore for the newborn’s birthday celebration.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Sullivan added that the newborns even soothe each other if one of them is fussy.
    Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of newborn
Noun
  • And Lorraine Berry looks at 18 books to give toddlers, young readers and teens for the holidays.
    Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Please, please sleep—This one offers bedtime stories for toddlers and preschoolers.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of toddlers
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