as in child
a recently born person
infants should be kept warm at all times
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Recent Examples of infant
Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
In the two years since a nonprofit organization took over care of foster children in several North Texas counties, two infants have died and countless other children have been put in danger by the agency’s poor management, according to court documents.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 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
King spotted Lee while driving earlier outside the house with her two sons, a toddler and an infant at the time.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 18 Mar. 2026
In the two years since a nonprofit organization took over care of foster children in several North Texas counties, two infants have died and countless other children have been put in danger by the agency’s poor management, according to court documents.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 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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Kefir is the wild child of the yogurt family—the drinkable liquid is super gut friendly, and is believed to lower inflammation throughout the body.—
Jahnavi Rapaka,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.—
SEUNG MIN KIM,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This is a crucial stage of embryonic development, as the final, off-center position of the blastocoel sets the axis of symmetry for the mouse’s back and belly.—
Clare Watson,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
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The institute has helped fund academic research, and increasingly biotech companies, that use embryonic stem cells.—
Anil Oza,
STAT,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And having the baby to sing to is actually a pretty natural way to bring singing into the show.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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Moo Deng soared to stardom shortly after she was born in 2024, largely thanks to a keeper who shared adorable pictures and videos of the baby hippo on social media.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As for her future in Hollywood, Apple has already managed to supplement her acting with a few modeling gigs and a budding music career.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The budding photographer started bringing a camera with him on his underwater adventures to document his dives, with imagery posted on social media sharing sea species such as leopard sharks and swaying kelp forests that dance with the ebb of the ocean.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And if a mother kept a piece of jasper on hand throughout her child’s infancy, they would both be protected from malign spirits of the air and from the tongue of the ancient serpent that was hell‑bent on ensnaring newborns.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Illinois also broke with federal vaccine recommendations on other occasions last year, deciding to continue to recommend hepatitis B vaccines for nearly all newborns and to continue to recommend COVID-19 vaccines for all children ages 6 to 23 months.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Scientists at Colossal have cultivated primordial germ cells — early precursors to sperm and egg cells — from the pigeon, the dodo’s closest living relative.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Scientists at the company have cultivated primordial germ cells — early precursors to sperm and egg cells — from the pigeon, the dodo’s closest living relative.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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For hands-on creativity, Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert, with rotating exhibitions, engages everyone from toddlers to adults.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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The building, which will include 14 classrooms, a small gym, a rooftop learning environment and services for infants, toddlers, youth and families, will bring a wide range of the YMCA’s family programming under one roof.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 2026.
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