TODDLERS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

toddlers

noun

plural of toddler

as in infants

a young child who is just learning to walk

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Recent Examples of toddlers The Skechers’ Kids Litebeams-Gleam N’dream Sneaker are stellar light-up shoes for toddlers. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Exceptions can be made for medical reasons or diaper bags for infants and toddlers. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 The problem is that babies and toddlers can become dehydrated more easily. — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2026 The couple jumped into their respective cars while also trying to help a neighbor with two toddlers. — Sergio Rodrigo, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 An analysis published today by independent researchers does the work the advisors neglected to do before the vote and, in turn, shows how harmful the decision is to vulnerable US toddlers. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026 Features of the waterpark include a shallow pool with play equipment for children, a deeper pool with a three-story water slide, shaded seating, non-water play spaces, playhouses and a grass area for toddlers. — Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026 Meanwhile, the waterpark offers 16 slides, an interactive play area and splash pad for toddlers. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026 Police did not publicly state the kids' cause of death, but an indictment filed in Payette accuses Shaw of killing her twin toddlers, Dallas and Tyson, by suffocation, according to KTVB. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

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Noun

That’s the percentage of infants globally who received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis vaccine last year, according to annual WHO and UNICEF estimates.

— Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 15 July 2026
Kaufman has also been criticized for arguing in the past against giving infants the hepatitis B vaccine and questioning if vaccines are connected to autism and other health issues.

— Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of infants

Noun

But when a French physician tested the formula on four newborns, all of them died within days, and the episode sparked a fierce controversy.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 July 2026
The discovery of the deceased newborn was one of two shocking incidents to come out of Electric Forest this year.

— Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026

Definition of newborn

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Now that these lovable chaos agents are joined by all manner of fearsome, gelatinous people-eaters, parents might be wondering whether to have their youngest tykes sit this installment out.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2026
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.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026

Definition of tykes

Noun

Here, The Athletic takes a look at some of the youngsters who will be hoping to make a positive impression.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The veteran Belgian stars were youngsters eight years ago when the Red Devils made the semifinals in Russia, while Spain hadn't won a knockout match since winning the World Cup in 2010.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of youngsters

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This historic event, a partnership with Global Citizen, aims to raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, supporting education and soccer opportunities for children worldwide.

— Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Maiklem observed that most nineteenth-century mudlarks, searching desperately for goods from the river, were women and children.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of children

Noun

Nomad Ridge at The Wilds Cumberland, Ohio Leave the kiddos at home for an adults-only overnight experience at The Wilds—the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s conservation center in southwest Ohio.

— Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
There’s a fleet of school supplies to amass, multiple schedules to master, and a lot of stress—both for my kiddos and on my end.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 July 2026

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