as in children
a recently born person
infants should be kept warm at all times
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Recent Examples of infants
The virus primarily affects infants and young children, but there have also been outbreaks in elderly populations, such as nursing homes.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the report, rent, daycare for infants, and transportation are among the highest costs.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Rotavirus vaccines reduce the risk of severe disease in infants by 85% to 90%.
—Annette Regan, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
The Western chimps are more aggressive than the Central chimps; between 2018 and 2024 the group organized up to 15 patrols every four months and killed an average of one adult and two infants per year from the Central group, according to the study.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The modern-day group had a fascinating unfolding dynamic between its three silverbacks—Gicurasi, Ubwuzu, and Imfura—along with strong female characters and plenty of playful infants.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Since then, 40,000 to 50,000 hospitalizations of infants and young children due to rotavirus are prevented each year, CDC data reveals.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The final pillar of neonatal nutrition is formula specifically designed for preterm infants, such as Abbott’s Similac Special Care.
—Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
According to the report, rent, daycare for infants, and transportation are among the highest costs.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Rotavirus vaccines reduce the risk of severe disease in infants by 85% to 90%.
—Annette Regan, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
The Western chimps are more aggressive than the Central chimps; between 2018 and 2024 the group organized up to 15 patrols every four months and killed an average of one adult and two infants per year from the Central group, according to the study.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
The modern-day group had a fascinating unfolding dynamic between its three silverbacks—Gicurasi, Ubwuzu, and Imfura—along with strong female characters and plenty of playful infants.
—Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Since then, 40,000 to 50,000 hospitalizations of infants and young children due to rotavirus are prevented each year, CDC data reveals.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The final pillar of neonatal nutrition is formula specifically designed for preterm infants, such as Abbott’s Similac Special Care.
—Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infants
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While disrupting the business of an American multinational company may seem a pallid response to the destruction of an Iranian primary school where more than a hundred children were killed, such asymmetric attacks in the physical and digital realms have been a feature of this conflict.—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The house, previously a school, is holding 400 people, including 120 children.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety said in a statement on Sunday medical help must be sought immediately if babies had consumed the baby food.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Key Largo woodrats produce two to six babies per year while black rats can produce 30 to 60.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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The California Department of Public Health recommends that everyone ages 6 months and up should have access to the vaccine, and that those at higher risk of severe illness should get immunized — including older adults, pregnant women and infants and toddlers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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All ages are welcome, from toddlers to grandparents, according to the zoo.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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Yazbek is studying medicine and is living with her family among strangers in the refugee camp, trying to study on her iPad while kids play tag in the halls.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Instead, make plans for future vacations, fun outings and anything to do with playful activities with kids or sports.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Infants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infants. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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