nurslings

Definition of nurslingsnext
plural of nursling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurslings
Noun
  • That's actually down from the previous case count, because three infants were ultimately diagnosed with other illnesses not tied to botulism, health officials said.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Age and Life Stage Vitamin D is necessary for infants.
    Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Villa said the fact that the newborn is a boy creates the possibility of restoring male roles like hunter.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Many new parents, frustrated by postpartum hair loss, opt for a haircut to help disguise any patchiness; others cut their hair for more ease when juggling a newborn.
    Kara Nesvig, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Without defendants, victims or witnesses present, prosecutors can’t do their job, Merriweather said.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
  • True reform should protect victims while ensuring individuals receive the accountability and services necessary to break cycles of crime.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In that time, the number of people admitted to hospitals in the state as inpatients due to heat increased 60%, from 990 to 1,578.
    Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Outpatient services at the neighboring hospital were suspended and around 3,500 inpatients were evacuated, per the Post.
    Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • After five years, patients are considered cured.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
  • But because of the area’s shortage of medical specialists, the New Mexico Human Services Department requested a waiver on his behalf that permitted him to resume practice and continue treating cancer patients as the only oncologist in all of Luna County, a remote rural region.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Croup cases show up during the winter flu season and are marked by a barking cough, usually in toddlers.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The practice is so common there is an entire reality show dedicated to watching Japanese toddlers navigate the world—including going to the grocery store and riding public transportation—alone, called Old Enough.
    Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Among these studies, 12 post-approval studies included 3,646 neonates, newborns, infants and children.
    Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There will be a live piano performance, woodblock printmaking, paper mâché egg coloring, kids’ painting project and a community Sofreh Haftseen project.
    Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Under-fives eat free at the hotel's restaurants, while kids 6–12 get half-off meals, and dedicated kids' menus are available at Kiln & Tonic and Driftwood (the chefs at Sushi Migiwa and Teppanyaki Totsuji will create one upon request).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
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“Nurslings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurslings. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.

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