as in children
a recently born person
infants should be kept warm at all times
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Recent Examples of infants
In the film Silent Friend, the protagonist, a neurologist who studies brain activity in infants, attempts to quantify the internal signaling of a ginkgo tree on a university campus.
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Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
As early as June of last year, Reuters reported, Høeg brought up safety questions about treatments for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants that had already been FDA-approved.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Rogers' team has already developed numerous wearable electronic devices for infants and children, which can track vital signs, treat congenital conditions, and diagnose and monitor disease, Northwestern said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Authorities began their investigation this past May, after police heard that one of the infants had been hospitalized with severe injuries.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Black infants in Texas also died at higher rates than other groups.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular Stroller For parents who want modularity at an affordable price, the Evenflo Pivot Xpand offers 12 configurations for infants, toddlers and multiple children.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, and/or life-threatening infection of newborn infants.
—James Powel, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Even though these children were toddlers, infants or not even born when the pandemic began, experts say that the disruption has had long-lasting repercussions.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 15 May 2026
As early as June of last year, Reuters reported, Høeg brought up safety questions about treatments for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants that had already been FDA-approved.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Rogers' team has already developed numerous wearable electronic devices for infants and children, which can track vital signs, treat congenital conditions, and diagnose and monitor disease, Northwestern said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Authorities began their investigation this past May, after police heard that one of the infants had been hospitalized with severe injuries.
—Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Black infants in Texas also died at higher rates than other groups.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Evenflo Pivot Xpand Modular Stroller For parents who want modularity at an affordable price, the Evenflo Pivot Xpand offers 12 configurations for infants, toddlers and multiple children.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, and/or life-threatening infection of newborn infants.
—James Powel, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Even though these children were toddlers, infants or not even born when the pandemic began, experts say that the disruption has had long-lasting repercussions.
—Stacker, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infants
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The comments came two weeks after the House rejected DeSantis’ push to pass bills to expand vaccine exemptions for children entering public schools and to install consumer-friendly regulations on artificial intelligence products and companies.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The many Luderer family members (Brian has four children and Matt has six daughters) have united to keep the faith.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Adding more of this hormone influences the markings on their babies’ backs—either bars or stripes—which provide different forms of camouflage in different environments.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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That might not be welcome news for governments eager for more babies.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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The audience in Newark reflected this diverse age range, with toddlers, grandmothers, and everyone in between in attendance.—
Danny Hajjar,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
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Woman whose toddlers were found dead in her SUV charged with manslaughter.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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DJs and live music carry through the day, with a classic car show, a Hair and Fashion Show, and kids’ areas with games, inflatables, and pony rides scattered throughout.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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“Infants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infants. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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