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
  • One of her dogs was killed alongside her, the spokesperson said, while the other ran away.
    Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Both dogs were emaciated, and shelter staff believed Maggie had been used as a breeding dog before being abandoned with her litter.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Tykes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tykes. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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