as in infant
a young child who is just learning to walk
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Recent Examples of toddler
Disinfect objects that have come into contact with floodwater before offering them to children or toddlers.
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Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
The sheriff's office said investigators believe the toddler was left inside the vehicle for 16 minutes.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Shoppers said this set works for tucking away toddler toys, extra throw blankets in playrooms, and as decor pieces in formal living rooms.
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Sarah Scott,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
This is not the kid-crying, shoulder-to-shoulder type of resort; outside of newer guests, there are families who have been coming here for years and understand the groove of it all, from toddlers to teenagers.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for toddler
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
The sheriff's office said investigators believe the toddler was left inside the vehicle for 16 minutes.
—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
Shoppers said this set works for tucking away toddler toys, extra throw blankets in playrooms, and as decor pieces in formal living rooms.
—
Sarah Scott,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
This is not the kid-crying, shoulder-to-shoulder type of resort; outside of newer guests, there are families who have been coming here for years and understand the groove of it all, from toddlers to teenagers.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toddler
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The Olathe Police Department was seeking the public’s help in locating 7-month-old infant and her mother, 28-year-old Caprice Viehouser, who were last seen May 28 near the 2100 block of East Arrowhead Drive.
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With the exception of infant formula, that isn’t the case, Collins said.
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Feel the age-old urge to hold the newborn out to the red morning sun and give thanks.
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Some local initiatives are also beginning to develop, including a San Francisco program backed by private donations that aims to provide additional contributions for eligible newborns.
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Francois, who runs a medical rehabilitation in New York and brought his adult kids to see Les Grenadiers, said Haiti’s qualification, achieved amid extraordinary circumstances, was itself cause for celebration.
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His kids, though hesitant at first, became a large part of the business.
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At least Duncan’s daughter and fellow cadet, Teela (Eire Farrell), takes pity on the hopeless tyke.
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That backstory might prove disturbing for younger tykes, as will a vicious battle between Sebastian and two menacing dogs, no doubt accounting for the film’s PG rating.
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The complex caters to kiddos with crafts and dress-up clothes, while bibliophiles peruse Wilder's belongings and television show memorabilia.
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If your Taurus is acting resistant to change, try using reward systems, whether that's a sticker chart for your little one or a chores app for your older kiddo, to motivate them.
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Having a traveling experience can stimulate cognitive and sensory development in a natural way for youngsters.
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Once this was confirmed, the team started checking fossil collections in other museums across America, looking for youngsters of other ancient lineages to see whether the missing tadpole phase was a broader evolutionary trend.
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All proceeds to the sell-out show, which was simulcast on ESPN, benefited the Garden of Dreams Foundation, the MSG non-profit supporting children in need.
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Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was away from the team Friday for the birth of his second child with his wife, Mamiko.
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There have been publications about nicotine transmission and neonates after blood transfusion.
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For studies measuring neonates’ looking time at faces, this included 667 infants, half of them boys and half of them girls.
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“Toddler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toddler. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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