Thesaurus results for SUCKLE

suckle

verb

ˈsə-kəl

Definition of suckle

as in to nurse

to give milk to from the breast the image of a mother suckling her babe is a standard artistic symbol of maternal love and nurturing

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Recent Examples of suckle However, occasionally, puppies may continue attempting to suckle—sometimes even from other dogs. — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025 The other two are named Romulus and Remus, after the mythical founders of Rome said to have been suckled by a she-wolf as infants. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025 What are the neurons that make muscles ache and fatigue, or trigger migraines, or cause milk to flow in a mother’s breast when her baby suckles? — Ariel Bleicher, Quanta Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025 The older pair are named Romulus and Remus after the mythological founders of Rome, who are traditionally depicted as being suckled by a she-wolf. — Jon Schlosberg, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for suckle

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Verb

That extended break will not only give Darnold more time to nurse his way back to health, but also provide Seattle’s coaching staff with a few extra days to dive into the film.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Mike, with his sharp features and small, dark hands, is probably at the Silver Spur right now, nursing his glass of vodka, two rocks, no twist.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of nurse

Verb

Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also avoid juice cleanses.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Women with thyroid disorders or a history of disordered eating should consult a clinician first, as should pregnant or breastfeeding women, adolescent girls and those under high chronic stress.

— Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026