NEONATES Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Noun

The library already accounts for inappropriate materials for children?

— Robert Steinbuch, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
Ruckrich recalled that Pontoriero was especially adept at interviewing women and children who had endured something traumatic.

— David Mendell, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of children

Noun

The human neurons suffered severe, selective damage, mimicking the cellular breakdown that causes cerebral palsy in human infants during difficult childbirths.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all infants ride in rear-facing car seats.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of infants

Noun

The image of babies smashed to bits is likely to arouse protests like Abraham’s.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
But in recent weeks, hundreds, if not thousands, of immigrants — babies, children and elderly adults included — have waited for hours outside its doors to attend routine hearings.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of babies

Noun

Best baby bath accessories Make bath time just a little simpler and with a few less tears by using this bath pitcher with a two-in-one design for newborns to toddlers.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Their newborn was holding onto 24-year-old Bongiovi’s finger in the photo.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of newborn

Noun

Best baby bath accessories Make bath time just a little simpler and with a few less tears by using this bath pitcher with a two-in-one design for newborns to toddlers.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
There is also additional information for parents bringing toddlers or babies, and more information for people who need medical accommodations.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of toddlers

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