FOUNDLINGS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

foundlings

noun

plural of foundling

as in sucklings

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Noun

In April, a Cook County jury awarded $70 million in damages in four cases against Abbott brought by mothers who alleged that the company’s formula for premature infants caused their babies to become severely ill.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
The conversation almost always focuses on infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.

— Sonjia Tainter, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of infants

Noun

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office intervened and raised concerns about the newborn’s need for lifesaving medical treatment after birth.

— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Authorities told the news outlet that Brown was a family friend to the newborn's family and took the child when his mother fell asleep.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of newborn

Noun

There have been no arrests made in relation to the death, police told CNN, but the father of one of Fortune’s children was arrested shortly after the discovery of her body on unrelated weapons charges, jail records show.

— Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Things can get even more complicated when several children or grandchildren inherit the property.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of children

Noun

Families can also participate in daily arts and crafts sessions, with materials provided on request and staff on hand to help kids create their own souvenirs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
That means cables, socks, Legos, kids' pajamas, and everything else not taller than the unit itself are up for grabs, Pac-Man style.

— Joe Salas August 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026

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