Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rug rats
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At least 28 chimpanzees — including 19 infants — have been killed since.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Board members will be on hand to listen, answer questions, and gather input that will directly influence future offerings for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The team's six seniors took the stage in front of a mix of adults and young kids.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Once their kids were in school, moms seemed to be allowed a gradual ascent back into the warmth and light of personhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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Auto repair, plays, restaurants, and teaching toddlers get more expensive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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In the images, Hilton’s adorable toddlers, London, 2 and Phoenix, 3 could be seen searching for the Easter bunny, enjoying their Easter gift baskets and tucking into sweet treats.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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While existing law prevents health care providers from providing gender affirming procedures for minors, the bill would bar them from performing, attempting to perform, or referring a minor for this care.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
31 Mar. 2026
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The final conversation of the episode really brings us full circle when Nia gets home from a long day in the car with a newborn who won’t nurse.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Apr. 2026
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Last year, even though the nation's population as a whole is larger, there were only 3,606,400 newborns.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
9 Apr. 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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The organisation aims to design bespoke digital badge qualifications in conjunction with a range of private companies that will offer the 99 per cent of youngsters released from British academies alternative employment pathways.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The youngsters took the train south to the deep, impoverished heart of China.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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A-List advisor Ashton Palmer, who has visited Antarctica 50 times, points out that, while most trips take place between November and March, the best time to see penguin chicks is between mid-December and mid-January.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Due to melting ice, mass drownings of emperor penguin chicks have occurred at multiple breeding sites, and entire colonies have fallen into the ocean.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Rug rats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rug%20rats. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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