weanlings

noun

Definition of weanlingsnext
plural of weanling
as in newborns

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  1. newborn
  2. juveniles
  3. chicks
  4. toddlers
  5. youngsters
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
  • But this street is no stranger to juveniles committing car crimes.
    Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
  • That leaves librarians and booksellers having to impose unconstitutional restrictions on access to materials by older juveniles and adults, chilling their access, Brooks said.
    Ron Wood, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of juveniles
Noun
  • Intensive predator control programs have minimized the impact of invasive species, and the establishment of predator-free sanctuaries provides safe environments for breeding and raising chicks.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The fed owls produce more and healthier chicks.
    Mark Degraff, The Mercury News, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of chicks
Noun
  • Any toy with small pieces, like dolls' accessories or Legos, can present a choking and aspiration hazard, especially for toddlers.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Three other tents house a mail room, caseworkers and a cafeteria, where Venezuelan toddlers rub shoulders with Asian children over blaring salsa music.
    Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of toddlers
Noun
  • From its premiere in 1983 until its finale in 2006, the show was a beacon for youngsters encouraged to explore beyond a book’s covers and learn about the world surrounding them.
    Courtney Howard, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Two of the team’s youngsters, Brett Berard and Will Cuylle, scored to bring the Rangers within a goal in the third period, but New York couldn’t fully dig out of the hole with Quick pulled for an extra attacker.
    Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of youngsters
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