RUG RATS Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

rug rats

noun

plural of rug rat, slang

as in preschoolers

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But the low rates of protection among adults in the community also mean vulnerable infants are more likely to be born without protective maternal antibodies.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
In the wake of the case, Fort Worth police are reminding residents about the Texas Safe Haven Law, which allows parents to anonymously surrender unharmed infants.

— Star-Telegram staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of infants

Noun

The South is cheapest for young kids For families with young children, annual costs are lowest across much of the South.

— Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
When Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stopped in London in 2024, the Prince of Wales wanted a photo with his kids and the world-famous singer.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of kids

Noun

Others have used it to remove oily stains from their toddlers like crayon marks on carpet, and one reviewer says it’s saved many of their clothes from being ruined in a household with unavoidable messes from both kids and pets.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
The Real Simple team used it for months in a home with two kids and two cats and called it a lifesaver for juggling snack-happy toddlers and curious pets.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of toddlers

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Enroll your baby before the clock runs out Ensuring your newborn has health coverage is one of the first paperwork responsibilities that parents face in the whirlwind of bringing a baby home.

— Stephanie O'Neill, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
It's been here since January, giving parents a way to anonymously surrender a newborn.

— Erin Jones, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of newborn

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Cassegrain, mustachioed, silver-haired, and smiling, explains that during its early days, the pipes were popular with hip youngsters.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
That means the investment being made into the roster’s youngsters needs to bear fruit at some point in the final 12 games, producing a win.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of youngsters

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