as in children
a recently born person
infants should be kept warm at all times
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Recent Examples of infants
At least 28 chimpanzees — including 19 infants — have been killed since.
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Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Board members will be on hand to listen, answer questions, and gather input that will directly influence future offerings for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Both Karis and an attorney for the mothers, Sean Grimsley, said that the formula should be the choice of last resort for preterm infants, if mother’s milk or donated breast milk isn’t available.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
So far, Hochul, who is up for reelection this fall, has declined to raise taxes on the wealthy, to set up the type of revenue raiser that could be needed, if not to keep the program going, then to expand it to infants as young as six weeks old, as Mamdani promised as a candidate.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
That includes infants younger than 1 year who are not routinely recommended to get the vaccine, CDPHE officials said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Far more infants given Mead Johnson’s product developed a buildup of acid in the blood called metabolic acidosis than those fed Abbott’s product — 19 versus four, according to results published in the journal PharmacoEconomics.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
One out of the five people who lost coverage is a child, including 787 infants, 4,000 toddlers and over 15,000 school-age children.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Bangladesh has modified its vaccine schedule after health officials found a significant share of measles cases were occurring in infants younger than 9 months, who are not yet eligible for routine vaccination, according to local reports.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026
Board members will be on hand to listen, answer questions, and gather input that will directly influence future offerings for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Both Karis and an attorney for the mothers, Sean Grimsley, said that the formula should be the choice of last resort for preterm infants, if mother’s milk or donated breast milk isn’t available.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
So far, Hochul, who is up for reelection this fall, has declined to raise taxes on the wealthy, to set up the type of revenue raiser that could be needed, if not to keep the program going, then to expand it to infants as young as six weeks old, as Mamdani promised as a candidate.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
That includes infants younger than 1 year who are not routinely recommended to get the vaccine, CDPHE officials said.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Far more infants given Mead Johnson’s product developed a buildup of acid in the blood called metabolic acidosis than those fed Abbott’s product — 19 versus four, according to results published in the journal PharmacoEconomics.
—David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
One out of the five people who lost coverage is a child, including 787 infants, 4,000 toddlers and over 15,000 school-age children.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Bangladesh has modified its vaccine schedule after health officials found a significant share of measles cases were occurring in infants younger than 9 months, who are not yet eligible for routine vaccination, according to local reports.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infants
Noun
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In addition to two videos featuring children, Biel also shared a third clip showing the technique used on a dog.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Namira’s mother often asks her children to copy-edit her e-mails.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The agency’s modern-day role was defined in 1962, after thalidomide caused birth defects in thousands of babies around the world.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Following his address Sunday, Leo stood atop the popemobile waving to crowd and kissing the foreheads of babies and young children as he was carried around Vatican City, with thousands of people cheering and waving flags from all over the world.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Auto repair, plays, restaurants, and teaching toddlers get more expensive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the images, Hilton’s adorable toddlers, London, 2 and Phoenix, 3 could be seen searching for the Easter bunny, enjoying their Easter gift baskets and tucking into sweet treats.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The team's six seniors took the stage in front of a mix of adults and young kids.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Once their kids were in school, moms seemed to be allowed a gradual ascent back into the warmth and light of personhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Infants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infants. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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