sucklings

Definition of sucklingsnext
plural of suckling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sucklings
Noun
  • The condition is rare among older children but more common in infants, who are also more likely to die from measles.
    Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
  • The vaccine is not recommended for infants younger than 1 year or for people who are severely immunocompromised, such as those undergoing chemotherapy.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 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
  • That panel ultimately voted to end a decades-old federal recommendation that all newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine.
    Josh M. Shepherd, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
  • But pictures on social media of these newborns have been drawing the fans in recent months.
    Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • And, as Honey demonstrated at the windowsill, windows are attractive to toddlers but also harbor lead paint and dust.
    Jimmy Lovrien, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Stories, songs, and crafts for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years.
    Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Sucklings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucklings. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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