as in infant
a young child who is just learning to walk
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Recent Examples of toddler
Yes Yes Bed Time Camping This song is a great one for toddlers to hear before going on a vacation that requires sleeping away from home.
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 13 June 2025
The woman managed to get her toddler out of the car before White drove away, and police later found the Subaru near Second and Ford streets in Golden.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
These smart picks help turn idle airtime into downtime well spent—no Wi-Fi meltdown or screaming toddler required.
—Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The former Migos rapper’s posts followed images of both young Wave, 3, and Diggs, 31, going viral, with fans of the Atlanta artist making note of the toddler and NFL baller’s similar hairstyles.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 June 2025
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Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 13 June 2025
The woman managed to get her toddler out of the car before White drove away, and police later found the Subaru near Second and Ford streets in Golden.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 12 June 2025
These smart picks help turn idle airtime into downtime well spent—no Wi-Fi meltdown or screaming toddler required.
—Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The former Migos rapper’s posts followed images of both young Wave, 3, and Diggs, 31, going viral, with fans of the Atlanta artist making note of the toddler and NFL baller’s similar hairstyles.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toddler
Noun
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Play areas, sensory rooms, nursing and infant care accommodations were all added.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Phthalates, forever chemicals, flame retardants, bisphenols, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives and certain pesticides are some of the culprits, but there are thousands in use that have never been carefully evaluated for their health effects, especially on infants and children.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
18 June 2025
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The center ensures proper nourishment for newborns in critical condition, including many born prematurely.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The new parents announced their son’s arrival a few days after his birth, sharing a joint Instagram post with a photo of the newborn sleeping next to a wooden sign.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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My kids are big fans of the show and had a couple of questions.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
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The study, published in JAMA on Wednesday, looked at data on more than 4,000 kids from an ongoing longitudinal study following them for years, starting at ages 9 to 10.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
18 June 2025
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Ashley Johnson, who played the adorable tyke Chrissy Seaver on two seasons of Growing Pains, stopped by the Pod Meets World recording studio to chat with Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
4 June 2025
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The adventure-seeking tyke immediately turned and took a step toward the outfield before his pops quickly gathered him for some photos.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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The Sundays, by contrast, invites the chaos and the kiddos in, offering barefoot luxury, but with highchairs and baby monitors.—
Alli Forde,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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There’s space for climbing, swinging, reading, sitting (because every little needs a break), a basketball hoop (and mini court in rug form), plenty of storage for toys, and a cozy corner for the kiddos and Shannon and Josh, too.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
5 June 2025
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But a lack of clarity is to be expected from this group of youngsters.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Adding to the excitement: these youngsters are supported by the Paramount’s professional design and technical staff, and will perform in full custom on its historic stage.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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He was hired to perform an autopsy on the child, who died while Ross was in delivery.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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Being a child, over 65 or pregnant puts you at greater risk, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.—
Joel Shannon,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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The warmer climate may also be beneficial for baby whales—called neonates—with poor temperature regulation.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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To understand where these births might be happening, researchers examined whether neonate sightings were associated with specific environmental conditions.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Toddler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toddler. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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