BANTLINGS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

bantlings

noun

plural of bantling

as in infants

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Noun

But the low rates of protection among adults in the community also mean vulnerable infants are more likely to be born without protective maternal antibodies.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
In the wake of the case, Fort Worth police are reminding residents about the Texas Safe Haven Law, which allows parents to anonymously surrender unharmed infants.

— Star-Telegram staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of infants

Noun

The alert included detailed clinical guidance for managing measles exposures and cases during pregnancy as well as cases in newborns.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
This is the most competitive time of year for New England’s hobbyists, who describe their giant pumpkins almost like parents describe a newborn.

— Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of newborn

Noun

The prosecutor argued the beatings basically never stopped, claiming footage showed nannies beating one child, then turning their violence toward any of the other toddlers who wept while watching.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Below, shop some of the top toys for kids of all ages, including imaginative toys for preschoolers, interactive toys for big kids and toys focused on learning and development for babies and toddlers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of toddlers

Noun

The South is cheapest for young kids For families with young children, annual costs are lowest across much of the South.

— Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
When Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stopped in London in 2024, the Prince of Wales wanted a photo with his kids and the world-famous singer.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of kids

Noun

Gascón instituted a number of unilateral policies on his first day in office — barring prosecutors from trying juveniles as adults, seeking the death penalty or charging certain misdemeanors — that left him at war with his own staff.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
The employee warned that the conditions could lead to someone being seriously hurt or juveniles gaining control of the facility.

— Nora O’Neill October 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of juveniles

Noun

Cassegrain, mustachioed, silver-haired, and smiling, explains that during its early days, the pipes were popular with hip youngsters.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
That means the investment being made into the roster’s youngsters needs to bear fruit at some point in the final 12 games, producing a win.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of youngsters

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