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
Among these studies, 12 post-approval studies included 3,646 neonates, newborns, infants and children.
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Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neonates
Noun
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In addition to two videos featuring children, Biel also shared a third clip showing the technique used on a dog.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Namira’s mother often asks her children to copy-edit her e-mails.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At least 28 chimpanzees — including 19 infants — have been killed since.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Board members will be on hand to listen, answer questions, and gather input that will directly influence future offerings for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The agency’s modern-day role was defined in 1962, after thalidomide caused birth defects in thousands of babies around the world.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Following his address Sunday, Leo stood atop the popemobile waving to crowd and kissing the foreheads of babies and young children as he was carried around Vatican City, with thousands of people cheering and waving flags from all over the world.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The final conversation of the episode really brings us full circle when Nia gets home from a long day in the car with a newborn who won’t nurse.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2026
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Last year, even though the nation's population as a whole is larger, there were only 3,606,400 newborns.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Auto repair, plays, restaurants, and teaching toddlers get more expensive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the images, Hilton’s adorable toddlers, London, 2 and Phoenix, 3 could be seen searching for the Easter bunny, enjoying their Easter gift baskets and tucking into sweet treats.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Neonates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neonates. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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