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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rug rats
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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
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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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Three toddlers and their father were killed in a Russian drone strike in eastern Ukraine that also injured their pregnant mother and their grandmother, local emergency services said.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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That could look like doing physical labor at work, schlepping toddlers whose motivation to walk is shaky, or tending a backyard garden come spring.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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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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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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Christie was asked if the team’s front office influenced his decision to play the youngsters down the stretch.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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But there were a few significant outgoings, as well as a number of youngsters brought in for the reserve team.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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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
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“Rug rats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rug%20rats. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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