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also tikes
as in dogs
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
adopted a lovable tyke from the local animal shelter
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Recent Examples of tykes
There are two scenes that show the transformation of main characters into the Tin Man and the Scarecrow, and while the more harrowing stuff is seen in flashes or close-ups, there’s still some unnerving body horror that could give tykes nightmares.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Nov. 2025
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
For the littlest travelers who don’t yet need a plane seat, invest in a back-saving baby carrier like the Ergobaby 360, which can hold tykes that weigh between 12 and 45 pounds.
—Juliet Izon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2020
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Nov. 2025
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
For the littlest travelers who don’t yet need a plane seat, invest in a back-saving baby carrier like the Ergobaby 360, which can hold tykes that weigh between 12 and 45 pounds.
—Juliet Izon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tykes
dogs
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Those who use the path with their dogs are encouraged to contact a veterinarian if a foxtail barb is found.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Given their disparate geographical locations, this suggested that dogs were already widespread across western Eurasia between 18,500 and 14,000 years ago, according to the study.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Tykes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tykes. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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