infants

plural of infant

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Recent Examples of infants That’s the percentage of infants globally who received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine last year, according to annual WHO and UNICEF estimates. Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 15 July 2026 Kaufman has also been criticized for arguing in the past against giving infants the hepatitis B vaccine and questioning if vaccines are connected to autism and other health issues. Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 July 2026 When infants arrive too soon or face health challenges at birth, court discussions tend to shift past simple claims about equipment or drugs, turning instead toward whether doctors clearly explain shifts in therapy. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Exceptions can be made for medical reasons or diaper bags for infants and toddlers. Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 After introducing the vaccine in 42 high-burden districts, Cameroonian authorities say coverage has improved among infants eligible for the first three doses given at six, seven and nine months. ABC News, 14 July 2026 According to the National Down Syndrome Society, about half of all infants born with Down syndrome have a heart condition. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026 There’s no age limit on sunscreen, except for infants younger than six months old. Sara Coughlin, Allure, 9 July 2026 All four of the infants had consumed the Nara Organics baby formula, the FDA said. Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infants
Noun
  • This historic event, a partnership with Global Citizen, aims to raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, supporting education and soccer opportunities for children worldwide.
    Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Maiklem observed that most nineteenth-century mudlarks, searching desperately for goods from the river, were women and children.
    Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Diapers are synonymous with babies, who are born with highly absorbent skin.
    Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
  • Just like human babies, kittens gnaw on things to relieve the pressure and discomfort of adult teeth pushing through their gums.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • The Skechers’ Kids Litebeams-Gleam N’dream Sneaker are stellar light-up shoes for toddlers.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • Exceptions can be made for medical reasons or diaper bags for infants and toddlers.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • There were some older, some younger and some kids whose parents were diehard fans.
    Sophie Lindberg July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • The clients, a couple with two kids, wanted the look of an aged farmhouse.
    Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026

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“Infants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infants. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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