as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
felt like a newborn activist after that pep rally
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as in child
a recently born person
intentionally bought clothes that were too big for her newborn but which undoubtedly would fit him in a few months
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Recent Examples of newborn
Brad Quick, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Chicken-sexers are people who rapidly sort newborn chicks into gendered bins.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
But studies show that punishments are ineffective at reducing substance use and can lead to poorer health outcomes for women, newborns, and families.
—Shoshana Walter, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The Recommended Uniform Screening Panel, a list of disorders the Department of Health and Human Services recommends states screen for as part of the universal newborn screening programs, covers only 38 core conditions.
—Brad Quick, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Chicken-sexers are people who rapidly sort newborn chicks into gendered bins.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Last December the panel voted to end mandatory hepatitis B vaccines for newborns.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
But studies show that punishments are ineffective at reducing substance use and can lead to poorer health outcomes for women, newborns, and families.
—Shoshana Walter, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newborn
Adjective
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Concerned about the safety of two children in the home, Aljorna and Sosa-Celis surrendered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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It is based on a children’s book from former American football player Martellus Bennett, who also stars alongside Jhené Aiko, Juliet Donenfeld, Innocent Ekakitie and David Mitchell.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Tottenham have been awful at home this season, but with the ‘new-manager bounce’ and also the derby energy, the game might be less one-sided than people expect.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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She’ll be given new clothes, Dana assures her.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Among those released are a mother and her 6-month-old baby, who had been born in prison, the opposition said Thursday.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The baby was taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The revived flight will operate on a Boeing 757 and will feature Delta One lie-flat seats.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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The next front in the revived 2026 budget battle could be back in the City Council, where an aldermanic majority has cried foul over Johnson splitting in half an advance payment to the city’s woefully underfunded public pensions — a major sticking point in last year’s negotiations.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Navratil’s efforts to boost performance at the struggling Swiss multinational have been hampered by a major infant formula recall.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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An infant and a man were rescued after winds blew them into the water at Belmont Harbor on Wednesday afternoon.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Wall coverings pay homage to the rich fabrics of 19th century British botanical patterns, now reborn in a trendy sea-foam green reminiscent of frothy shores.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, a corner convenience store on Riverfront Boulevard was bulldozed and reborn as a two-story restaurant with great views of downtown.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Tobacco free parks protect everyone, from toddlers on the playground to teens on the field to seniors walking the trail.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2026
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The unfazed toddler was let out by a technician from the claw machine company with a key, according to reports.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Newborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newborn. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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