foundlings

Definition of foundlingsnext
plural of foundling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for foundlings
Noun
  • Hundreds of families have been held at Dilley, including children ranging from infants to teenagers.
    Holly Yan, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The highest risk groups for hypothermia are the elderly and infants, people with chronic health conditions and people without housing.
    Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Among these studies, 12 post-approval studies included 3,646 neonates, newborns, infants and children.
    Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • However, in recent years, health care professionals say more parents are refusing vitamin K shots for their newborns.
    Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
  • These drops are suitable for newborns and older babies.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The warehouse contained specialized food intended for young children and pregnant and breastfeeding women who were malnourished.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
  • When shown how to open the puzzles, children copied all the steps, even unnecessary ones.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In it, the iconic Backyard kids must help team superstar Stephanie ‘Bubbles’ Morgan find her lucky bubble gum with just 30 minutes to game time.
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
  • During the hearing, lawmakers asked questions about when kids should start learning about AI and what kind of rights parents would have.
    Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Foundlings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foundlings. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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