as in to nurse
to give milk to from the breast
the image of a mother suckling her babe is a standard artistic symbol of maternal love and nurturing
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Recent Examples of suckle
However, occasionally, puppies may continue attempting to suckle—sometimes even from other dogs.
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Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
The other two are named Romulus and Remus, after the mythical founders of Rome said to have been suckled by a she-wolf as infants.
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Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
What are the neurons that make muscles ache and fatigue, or trigger migraines, or cause milk to flow in a mother’s breast when her baby suckles?
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Ariel Bleicher,
Quanta Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
The older pair are named Romulus and Remus after the mythological founders of Rome, who are traditionally depicted as being suckled by a she-wolf.
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Jon Schlosberg,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
The other two are named Romulus and Remus, after the mythical founders of Rome said to have been suckled by a she-wolf as infants.
—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
What are the neurons that make muscles ache and fatigue, or trigger migraines, or cause milk to flow in a mother’s breast when her baby suckles?
—
Ariel Bleicher,
Quanta Magazine,
16 Apr. 2025
The older pair are named Romulus and Remus after the mythological founders of Rome, who are traditionally depicted as being suckled by a she-wolf.
—
Jon Schlosberg,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suckle
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The evidence suggests helping people with physical and cognitive limitations stay home costs states less than the alternative, which is nursing home care.
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Christian Pulisic, nursing a calf injury, may not play, and several players with yellow cards (Folarin Balogun, Antonee Robinson, Chris Richards and Tyler Adams) likely won't see the field at all.
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Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also avoid juice cleanses.
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Women with thyroid disorders or a history of disordered eating should consult a clinician first, as should pregnant or breastfeeding women, adolescent girls and those under high chronic stress.
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“Suckle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suckle. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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