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also tike
as in dog
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
adopted a lovable tyke from the local animal shelter
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Recent Examples of tyke
Ashley Johnson, who played the adorable tyke Chrissy Seaver on two seasons of Growing Pains, stopped by the Pod Meets World recording studio to chat with Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle.
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
The adventure-seeking tyke immediately turned and took a step toward the outfield before his pops quickly gathered him for some photos.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Police believe the architecture-loving tyke managed to take a train to Manhattan, Akond said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
For the smaller tyke, consider an Ollo Action Kit (US $30 at Amazon or ThinkGeek).
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Nov. 2011
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
The adventure-seeking tyke immediately turned and took a step toward the outfield before his pops quickly gathered him for some photos.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Police believe the architecture-loving tyke managed to take a train to Manhattan, Akond said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
For the smaller tyke, consider an Ollo Action Kit (US $30 at Amazon or ThinkGeek).
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Nov. 2011
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tyke
Noun
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And, the dog attacked again after the owner failed to secure the dog in a separate room.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Another 24 dogs were found emaciated inside, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On a brisk October afternoon, Ruin — a 15-month-old Dutch Shepherd mix puppy with a dark brindle coat and one floppy ear — takes a break from an obstacle course and perches on a red wooden box inside a barn in Livingston, Montana.—
Megan Sauer
Tasia Jensen,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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Instead, researchers think one puppy’s last meal was the woolly rhinoceros.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Tyke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tyke. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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