Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nestlings
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If current trends continue, countless more babies and infants could be exposed to RSV, increasing the risk of hospitalization.—
Michael Cromer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Court filings describe meals that are greasy, heavily seasoned or inappropriate for preschoolers and infants.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Chicken-sexers are people who rapidly sort newborn chicks into gendered bins.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Many succulents, like echeveria, sedum, and hens and chicks, are known for their cute, compact size and floral appearance.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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The New Mexico Department of Health issued a warning Tuesday urging people to avoid consuming raw dairy products following the newborn’s death.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Illinois also broke with federal vaccine recommendations last year, deciding to continue to recommend hepatitis B vaccines for nearly all newborns and to continue to recommend COVID-19 vaccines for all children ages 6 to 23 months.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Then Heard noticed a provision in a California law created in 2012 that allows juveniles sentenced to life without parole to petition for resentencing.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Two juveniles were in the back.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
February 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
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Those tips led to the investigation at Eriksen's home and workplace, where images that depicted the abuse of infants and toddlers were discovered.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Search warrants executed at those locations turned up images that depicted the abuse of infants and toddlers.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Grape vines are the most productive when they're pruned back to about 10 to 12 canes with just 4 to 5 buds each.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
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And a late-season storm can zap buds and flowers that were just getting ready to open.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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On the heels of this case, the Washington Post reported that the American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the first major medical association to change their guidance on kids receiving transgender care.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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There’s a small but well-run kids’ club by Sharkey and George, where genuinely lovely people run craft sessions, puppet shows, and video gaming slots.—
Sarah Leigh Bannerman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Nestlings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nestlings. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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