as in infant
a young child who is just learning to walk
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Recent Examples of toddler
But once one imagines this giant, disturbing, absurd pest as the size of a toddler, much of his behavior starts to look toddlerlike, from his fumbling to learn gross motor coordination to his pickiness about meals and his desire to hang from the ceiling.
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Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The old child-proof locks are pretty easy for toddlers to pick.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Nancy’s toddler boots were made for walking; the family later moved to Los Angeles the same year this photo was taken, 1944.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
As of last October, more than 20 of those citizens were children, ranging from toddlers to teens.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
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Christine Smallwood, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The old child-proof locks are pretty easy for toddlers to pick.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
Nancy’s toddler boots were made for walking; the family later moved to Los Angeles the same year this photo was taken, 1944.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026
As of last October, more than 20 of those citizens were children, ranging from toddlers to teens.
—Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toddler
Noun
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The 33-page report provides a numerical view of what factors impact infants before and after their birth.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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The already anxious Rachel, who lost her mother as an infant and is estranged from her dad, has a bad feeling about her nuptials in five days.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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After Marshall’s son was born, doctors transferred the newborn to a specialty nursery within the hospital.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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So without effort, newborns will sink.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One morning, Amber Lowrey, the sister of a defendant named Savanna Batten, showed up early after dropping her kids off at school.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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And kids were harmed and kids died.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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It was taken when Naumov was about 3, a little tyke trying to find his footing on the ice for the first time.—
Dave Skretta,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Jan. 2026
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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.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 Nov. 2025
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While some parents might allow or even encourage screens, games, or books at the table to keep their kiddos quiet and entertained, Lakshmi isn’t down with that.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Children can participate in fishing, particularly on the lake, and daredevil kiddos over eight can try their hand at driving cars at nearby Thruxton Circuit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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And if veteran starters get injured or underperform, youngsters such as Christian Scott and Jonah Tong are positioned to emerge.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Leo, Emma and John were among the youngsters between 6 and 12 playing games, doing art projects, and taking afternoon field trips Monday through Friday from the Belvidere Recreation Center in Waukegan, keeping them busy during spring break.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Families The resort is for adults only (children aged over 16 are welcome).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Others spent decades behind bars, leaving their children without mothers or fathers.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Number two, what a little time and compassion can do for neonates and orphans.—
Jen Reeder,
Forbes.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Among these studies, 12 post-approval studies included 3,646 neonates, newborns, infants and children.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Toddler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toddler. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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