as in children
a recently born person
infants should be kept warm at all times
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Recent Examples of infants
Any infants experiencing symptoms should have their care provider contacted immediately.
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The outbreak has sickened at least 13 infants in 10 states.
—CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Heather Miller, the former child care worker accused of felony child abuse involving three infants at The Lawrence School in Waukesha, will serve 15 years in prison and another seven on extended supervision.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The move comes on the heels of the rapidly expanding program receiving $270 million in the state budget — setting it up to potentially help tens of thousands more infants in the next few years — and further grows Rx Kids to several communities of high need in Michigan's most populous county.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Made from the milk-like substance secreted in late pregnancy and the first few days of breastfeeding, colostrum—normally only consumed by infants and other baby mammals, like calves—is being touted as a magic bullet for adults.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
Nationally, Head Start serves roughly 750,000 infants, toddlers and preschool-age children, providing not just childcare and early learning but also free meals, health screenings and family support.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Local public health officials have also expressed concerns about funding drying up for WIC, which supports women, infants and children with nutritional assistance and other health services.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
The device also plays calming music to help soothe babies, helping infants and their parents relax.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
The outbreak has sickened at least 13 infants in 10 states.
—CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Heather Miller, the former child care worker accused of felony child abuse involving three infants at The Lawrence School in Waukesha, will serve 15 years in prison and another seven on extended supervision.
—Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The move comes on the heels of the rapidly expanding program receiving $270 million in the state budget — setting it up to potentially help tens of thousands more infants in the next few years — and further grows Rx Kids to several communities of high need in Michigan's most populous county.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Made from the milk-like substance secreted in late pregnancy and the first few days of breastfeeding, colostrum—normally only consumed by infants and other baby mammals, like calves—is being touted as a magic bullet for adults.
—Audrey Bruno, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025
Nationally, Head Start serves roughly 750,000 infants, toddlers and preschool-age children, providing not just childcare and early learning but also free meals, health screenings and family support.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Local public health officials have also expressed concerns about funding drying up for WIC, which supports women, infants and children with nutritional assistance and other health services.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
The device also plays calming music to help soothe babies, helping infants and their parents relax.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infants
Noun
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The Halls have three children ranging in age from 7 to 15.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The funding changes affect the 42 million Americans who receive SNAP benefits, including low-income families, children and seniors.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Activity Table Foster your little one’s motor skills with this activity table that allows babies ages 6 months and up to flip, slide, roll, spin, and press the buttons, wheels, and lights.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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In a twist, the babies turned out to be boys, just like Dante and his twin brother.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For example, toddlers will benefit from toys that encourage them to build gross motor skills and work on early speech and literacy skills.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Nov. 2025
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Nationally, Head Start serves roughly 750,000 infants, toddlers and preschool-age children, providing not just childcare and early learning but also free meals, health screenings and family support.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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People showed up in droves -- families, individuals, kids.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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After the actress unveiled a new skincare line for kids on Thursday, there was a swift backlash online against the idea of little ones being taught to use face masks and the like at such an early age.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Infants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infants. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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