as in infant
a young child who is just learning to walk
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Recent Examples of toddler
As someone with a dog who sheds like crazy and a toddler who loves to make a mess, Kernahan says her floors have seen better days.
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Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
Young parents can make good use of numerous baby care and nursing rooms throughout the terminals, in addition to toddler rest zones and ample play areas.
—Lottie Gross, AFAR Media, 25 Apr. 2025
Sound financial decisions are a worthy goal, but when those decisions hurt toddlers, children and teens who trust us to care for them, action is a moral mandate.
—Joseph T. Monahan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Though Moose Mountain is very much a fictional location, the trio (and your toddler) still end up learning real facts about weather stations, animals, and bees.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
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Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
Young parents can make good use of numerous baby care and nursing rooms throughout the terminals, in addition to toddler rest zones and ample play areas.
—Lottie Gross, AFAR Media, 25 Apr. 2025
Sound financial decisions are a worthy goal, but when those decisions hurt toddlers, children and teens who trust us to care for them, action is a moral mandate.
—Joseph T. Monahan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
Though Moose Mountain is very much a fictional location, the trio (and your toddler) still end up learning real facts about weather stations, animals, and bees.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toddler
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John Mulaney opens up about life with infant son Malcolm during Hollywood Bowl show John Mulaney tour dates See if John Mulaney is headed to your city: Need a break?—
Julie Hinds,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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While looking through his phone, police allegedly found photos of the baby’s genitals and a video of the infant being digitally penetrated, according to the complaint.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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The DTaP vaccine, given in childhood, is 90% effective, and the Tdap vaccine administered to pregnant women in the third trimester reduces pertussis cases in newborns by 77%.—
Amar Duggirala,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
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In addition, the draft budget calls for terminating an array of HHS initiatives dedicated to helping families with newborns and young children.—
Jenny Gold,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The massacre, which also wounded 21 people, became a blueprint for dozens of copycats and shattered the notion that kids were safe in school.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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And as kids grow, the questions can get more complex.—
Maya Payne Smart, Contributor,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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Police believe the architecture-loving tyke managed to take a train to Manhattan, Akond said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
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In 1993 the company scooped up Fisher-Price and toys and games for infants and young tykes.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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Your kiddo will be singing each mesmerizing version of this song instead of having a meltdown in the hotel lobby.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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After all, skiing with your kiddo isn’t going to get any easier.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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Rucci is a youngster who impressed as an undrafted rookie last camp, and will get a continued look during the offseason program.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2025
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Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts is watching the youngster’s progress.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Most of the justices sounded sympathetic to a group of Maryland parents who want their elementary school children excused from class when the books are being read.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Parents may bring a folding stroller for free, one per child aged up to 23 months.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
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Most sightings of whale shark neonates come from accidental encounters — fisheries bycatch, strandings, or occasional lucky observations by divers or fishers.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Whale shark neonates, like other shark species, do not receive any parental care after birth.—
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 3 May. 2025.
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