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
  • Most of the signs of overstimulation for animals like dogs and cats can also apply to capybara.
    Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
  • The two dogs met during the 2024 British Grand Prix weekend, with both Hamilton and Leclerc sharing photos and videos of the meeting on social media.
    Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025

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“Tykes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tykes. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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