as in child
a recently born person
the hospital has added a new wing especially for neonates
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Recent Examples of neonate
In some cases, the kittens are neonates in need of 24/7 care and special equipment, like incubators, formula, syringes, bottles, medications and a dedicated volunteer who will feed them every two hours, including during the night.
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USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
The transition from a human womb to an artificial womb has to be seamless in order to stop the natural process of a fetus turning into a neonate.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023
In the summer months, most of their prey is very strong and healthy, so wolves are primarily feeding on neonates—newborn elk and bison calves, and sometimes even pronghorn calves.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 23 Aug. 2023
The brain of a developing fetus or neonate could be especially vulnerable.
—Anthony King, Scientific American, 13 June 2023
See All Example Sentences for neonate
USA TODAY, 27 Apr. 2024
The transition from a human womb to an artificial womb has to be seamless in order to stop the natural process of a fetus turning into a neonate.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023
In the summer months, most of their prey is very strong and healthy, so wolves are primarily feeding on neonates—newborn elk and bison calves, and sometimes even pronghorn calves.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 23 Aug. 2023
The brain of a developing fetus or neonate could be especially vulnerable.
—Anthony King, Scientific American, 13 June 2023
See All Example Sentences for neonate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neonate
Noun
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But her long-term plan is to work as a teacher or behavior consultant with elementary school children.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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In short, this it to be kept as far away from children as humanly possible.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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At least seven infants in Gaza died from hypothermia during Phase 1.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Arizona Boy, 10, Dies After Mountain Hike with Family on 113-Degree Day A relative performed CPR on the infant for five minutes before first responders arrived, per the medical examiner.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Fugard also wrote the novel Tsotsi about a young street thug who steals a car only to discover a baby in the back seat, which was made into a movie by Gavin Hood and won the 2006 Oscar for Best International Feature.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
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Analysis of the fossilized vertebrae suggests that baby Megalodons were already massive at birth, measuring between 12 and 13 feet (3.6-3.9 meters) long.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As politicians and policymakers insist that children are the future, many of them refuse to support the intensive caregiving required to transform newborns into functioning adults.—
Anna Mae Duane,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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Still, there could be an opportunity to get a sneak peek at the newborn.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
3 Mar. 2025
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According to the police department, the toddler used an old cellphone that can still be used to call 911 in an emergency but has no other functional use.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Beginning then, the center will offer only two preschool classes and will no longer have classes for infants, toddlers or Pre-K ages.—
Michael Slaten,
Orange County Register,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Neonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neonate. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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