as in infant
a young child who is just learning to walk
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Recent Examples of toddler
Exceptions can be made for medical reasons or diaper bags for infants and toddlers.
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
In the clip, Jason's wife Lauren Kennedy, 36, can be seen holding their son as Jason told the toddler to say thank you to the nurses and doctors.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Ranging in age from toddlers to teens, these girls speak with a moral clarity that cuts through any defense of this country’s carceral fetish.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
The toddlers were treated using gene therapy, through which patients are given a harmless virus containing healthy versions of a defective gene in order to remedy the problem.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
In the clip, Jason's wife Lauren Kennedy, 36, can be seen holding their son as Jason told the toddler to say thank you to the nurses and doctors.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Ranging in age from toddlers to teens, these girls speak with a moral clarity that cuts through any defense of this country’s carceral fetish.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025
The toddlers were treated using gene therapy, through which patients are given a harmless virus containing healthy versions of a defective gene in order to remedy the problem.
—David Prosser, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toddler
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At least seven infants in Gaza died from hypothermia during Phase 1.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Arizona Boy, 10, Dies After Mountain Hike with Family on 113-Degree Day A relative performed CPR on the infant for five minutes before first responders arrived, per the medical examiner.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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As politicians and policymakers insist that children are the future, many of them refuse to support the intensive caregiving required to transform newborns into functioning adults.—
Anna Mae Duane,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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Still, there could be an opportunity to get a sneak peek at the newborn.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Mar. 2025
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Rocky Gap participates in the Maryland Park Service's Scales & Tales education program for kids.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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Julie Andrews as Maria Andrews starred as Maria, the precocious and inspirational governess who helps the von Trapp kids learn to embrace music and family — and later becomes their stepmother.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Shaun's attempts to find the tyke at the fair inspire lots of Aardman's typically hilarious sight gags, all performed without dialogue.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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And with nearly 7,500 square feet of living space, tiny tykes are afforded lots of breathing room to enjoy.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2024
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For the last few years, my grownup kiddo and I have carved out a weekend in Palm Springs to hike, bike, hit the museums and shops and dine around town.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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According to Carleton, complimenting kiddos for complying with clothing directions is key to getting cooperation.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
20 Feb. 2025
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Last year, the youngster captured the golf world's attention by winning twice on the PGA Tour.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Fortunately by that point, the bus driver had already ushered all 15 youngsters on board to safety.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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But her long-term plan is to work as a teacher or behavior consultant with elementary school children.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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In short, this it to be kept as far away from children as humanly possible.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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Despite the underlying cause, the management of a sick neonate follows a consistent approach.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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This means there is a two-month window after birth where neonates are at their most vulnerable.—
Paul Sisson,
The Mercury News,
18 Nov. 2024
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“Toddler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toddler. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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