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
The scientists also found several neonates and newborns in the area, Pardo-Pérez tells Flora Lichtman of Science Friday, which suggests that the site served as a nursery for the prehistoric animals.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
Whale shark neonates, like other shark species, do not receive any parental care after birth.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Despite the underlying cause, the management of a sick neonate follows a consistent approach.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
This means there is a two-month window after birth where neonates are at their most vulnerable.
—Paul Sisson, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
Whale shark neonates, like other shark species, do not receive any parental care after birth.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Despite the underlying cause, the management of a sick neonate follows a consistent approach.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
This means there is a two-month window after birth where neonates are at their most vulnerable.
—Paul Sisson, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neonate
Noun
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No one who celebrates the loss of human life should be anywhere near children.—
Amy DeLaura,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Hence children who develop strong foundational skills early are better equipped to use AI tools beneficially later.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By the mid-2030s, the UN predicts that the number of individuals aged 80 and older will outnumber infants.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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While only 1 in 10,000 people develop the complication, research has shown that the risk may be much higher, about 1 in 600, for those who get measles as infants.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The patient − a baby raccoon − was sloshed.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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With the demon defeated and the haunting over, the Warrens get to experience something of a happily ever after, living to experience Judy’s wedding and see their daughter have her own baby.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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November–April is greener, with newborns and birds everywhere.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Florida Department of Health’s county offices conduct field visits and send out mail targeting newborns who are at risk for missing vaccines.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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From a minimalist metal frame to a toddler-worthy reading nook, the best lofted beds ensure your room can serve as so much more than just a place to sleep.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lessons from Quebec’s universal childcare model show that access without quality controls can yield mixed outcomes, especially for infants and toddlers.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Neonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neonate. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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