as in child
a recently born person
infants should be kept warm at all times
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Recent Examples of infant
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
At least 28 chimpanzees — including 19 infants — have been killed since, according to the first research paper describing the events, which was published Thursday in the journal Science.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
During the formative phase of the infant American republic, when its survival was still problematic, iconic founders performed a valuable function as reliable sources of unquestioned wisdom, a veritable gallery of Delphic oracles available on demand.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The infant’s exact age was also not released.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
At least 28 chimpanzees — including 19 infants — have been killed since, according to the first research paper describing the events, which was published Thursday in the journal Science.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Health experts warn the number of illnesses in this outbreak could rise as officials reopen investigations into cases of infant botulism from earlier in the year.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025
During the formative phase of the infant American republic, when its survival was still problematic, iconic founders performed a valuable function as reliable sources of unquestioned wisdom, a veritable gallery of Delphic oracles available on demand.
—Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infant
Noun
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Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Swalwells reported up to $38,000 a year in childcare expenses for their three children.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Zlotnikov wrote that the condition was likely caused by a mutation that had occurred very early in embryonic development, a supposition that was confirmed decades later by genetic analysis.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The subsequent deterioration in embryos that had been in microgravity for up to 24 hours was likely due to negative effects the absence of gravity has on the processes taking place in the quickly dividing embryonic cells.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The attorneys, however, offered different takes during the trial on whether the babies had access to donated breast milk.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Proof of the precise location of the plane during childbirth midair and the moment the baby is born can be challenging.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The series, which follows Sherlock Holmes (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) as a college student and budding detective, was the top series debut of the week.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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Beyond her academic excellence, Belle consistently creates films on her own time and has built a budding YouTube channel that showcases her originality, strong visual storytelling, and impressive creativity in editing.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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The pair announced the birth of their son on Instagram, sharing a photo of the newborn swaddled in a blanket with their hands placed gently on top of him.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Parents-in-law and other family members give gifts to newlyweds, and family friends and relatives give gifts to newborns.—
Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, tantalizing signs of this primordial matter have recently been seen in these small collisions as well as in the collisions between lead nuclei.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The moon is much smaller than Earth, so its primordial heat should have leaked into space long ago.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
7 Apr. 2026
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When her mother was charged with making false statements and they were separated, the toddler was sent to the custody of the ORR, which cares for immigrant children in shelter or foster settings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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If her toddlers are in her videos, they’re filmed from the back or side.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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President Trump’s germinal proposal to extend ObamaCare subsidies has created new headaches for GOP leaders on Capitol Hill.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
25 Nov. 2025
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Vaccines combining slow release and follicle targeting of antigens increase germinal center B cell diversity and clonal expansion.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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“Infant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infant. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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