tykes

variants also tikes
plural of tyke

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Recent Examples of tykes An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tykes
dogs
Noun
  • At least 51 people and two dogs have been rescued in Kipnuk and Kwigillingok since the weekend, and over 1,000 others have been displaced and are currently in shelters, a local tribal health agency said.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Initially, sticking to the same routine even on weekends helps dogs adjust.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Tykes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tykes. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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