sucklings

plural of suckling

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Noun
  • In the following weeks, other healthy infants experienced acute respiratory failure or cardiac arrest without a clear medical cause, and two neonatologists made a judicial complaint that prompted a formal probe, per the outlet.
    Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
  • This occurs for newborns – those less than a day old – as well as older infants – those 1 month to 1 year old.
    Brad Greenwood, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The 60-second spot will also appear on social media and via broadband outlets, Families will be invited to share photos of newborns on Instagram or TikTok for a chance to win a year’s supply of diapers.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This occurs for newborns – those less than a day old – as well as older infants – those 1 month to 1 year old.
    Brad Greenwood, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The nature center also offers adventures for little ones, including a dig pit, a bird blind, easy trails, and programming for toddlers and elementary-aged children.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Here are the songs parents and toddlers can watch together this week.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Sucklings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucklings. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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