sucklings

Definition of sucklingsnext
plural of suckling

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Noun
  • The 33-page report provides a numerical view of what factors impact infants before and after their birth.
    Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Adults over 65 and infants under 1 year old continue to be the most likely to be hospitalized.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Among these studies, 12 post-approval studies included 3,646 neonates, newborns, infants and children.
    Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • After Marshall’s son was born, doctors transferred the newborn to a specialty nursery within the hospital.
    Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
  • So without effort, newborns will sink.
    Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The old child-proof locks are pretty easy for toddlers to pick.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
  • As of last October, more than 20 of those citizens were children, ranging from toddlers to teens.
    Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Sucklings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucklings. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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