sucklings

plural of suckling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sucklings
Noun
  • Just after they are born, infants reach for whatever is in front of them.
    Mimosa Jones Tunney, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Researchers found that having a cat or dog in your home could result in protection from pet (and pollen) allergies in infants.
    Yvonne Villasenor, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Males guard the eggs and newborn frogs, called neonates.
    Ana V. Longo, The Conversation, 24 June 2026
  • There have been publications about nicotine transmission and neonates after blood transfusion.
    Torie Bosch, STAT, 1 June 2026
Noun
  • That lack of legal status might make some newborns immediately eligible for deportation.
    Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 26 June 2026
  • This free reading program for children from newborns to age 8 at West Atlanta Watershed Alliance includes a hands-on activity.
    Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Taste Buds Kitchen has the lowest minimum age, welcoming toddlers starting at 2 for introductory classes, while its summer camps begin at age 4 with 3-hour daily sessions over 5 days.
    Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
  • Water fun is to toddlers as all-inclusive beach resorts are to parents.
    Parents, Parents, 23 June 2026
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“Sucklings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucklings. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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