neonates

noun

plural of neonate
as in children
a recently born person the hospital has added a new wing especially for neonates

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Recent Examples of neonates Males guard the eggs and newborn frogs, called neonates. — Ana V. Longo, The Conversation, 24 June 2026 There have been publications about nicotine transmission and neonates after blood transfusion. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 1 June 2026 Among these studies, 12 post-approval studies included 3,646 neonates, newborns, infants and children. — Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neonates
  1. children
  2. infants
  3. babies
  4. newborn
  5. toddlers
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
Definition of children
Noun
  • 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
Definition of infants
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
Definition of babies
Noun
  • But when a French physician tested the formula on four newborns, all of them died within days, and the episode sparked a fierce controversy.
    — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 July 2026
  • The discovery of the deceased newborn was one of two shocking incidents to come out of Electric Forest this year.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026
Definition of newborn
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
Definition of toddlers

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“Neonates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neonates. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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