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a young child who is just learning to walk
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Recent Examples of toddlers
The vaccine will also be available to toddlers between the 8 and 19 months with underlying conditions.
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Ciara McCarthy 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
Bring your babies and toddlers for play dates with singing, movement, puppets, crafts, snacks and a special Havdalah ceremony, which marks the beginning of a new week.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Or how to pack for a long-haul flight with toddlers?
—Laurel Pantin, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
The actress and mom of two recently took to her Instagram Stories to share a series of videos highlighting a trend some parents are using to help soothe their toddlers’ tantrums.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Board members will be on hand to listen, answer questions, and gather input that will directly influence future offerings for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
The same girls who’d posted winking pop-culture-reference couples Halloween costumes a few years ago were now posting their toddlers in their own pop-culture-reference costumes.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Nanny Aimee -- our second in command -- was moving through the far corners of the house, waking up each of the littles, kissing sleepy eyelids, tugging my two toddlers gently forward into the day.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Respiratory syncytial virus is continuing to spread later into the spring than usual, driving most states to extend the window for RSV immunizations for eligible infants and toddlers.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Ciara McCarthy 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
Bring your babies and toddlers for play dates with singing, movement, puppets, crafts, snacks and a special Havdalah ceremony, which marks the beginning of a new week.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Or how to pack for a long-haul flight with toddlers?
—Laurel Pantin, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
The actress and mom of two recently took to her Instagram Stories to share a series of videos highlighting a trend some parents are using to help soothe their toddlers’ tantrums.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Board members will be on hand to listen, answer questions, and gather input that will directly influence future offerings for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
The same girls who’d posted winking pop-culture-reference couples Halloween costumes a few years ago were now posting their toddlers in their own pop-culture-reference costumes.
—Literary Hub, 9 Apr. 2026
Nanny Aimee -- our second in command -- was moving through the far corners of the house, waking up each of the littles, kissing sleepy eyelids, tugging my two toddlers gently forward into the day.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Respiratory syncytial virus is continuing to spread later into the spring than usual, driving most states to extend the window for RSV immunizations for eligible infants and toddlers.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toddlers
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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, most preterm infants born weighing less than 3 pounds receive some formula feeds during their NICU stay.—
Alexander Crider,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Some parents are having reservations about being out and about with their infants during the measles outbreak.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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If kids are in your world, plan a game that includes them.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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All kids are really good kids, but these are good kids.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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For these newborns, growth is so crucial to survival that every calorie, nutrient and electrolyte is meticulously calculated and prescribed daily.—
Alexander Crider,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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During her daughter’s NICU stay, Litz recalled her having apnea episodes, where the newborn’s breathing paused for 15 to 20 seconds.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Once the tykes are napping in the stroller, the Galleria Borghese museum, with works by Caravaggio and Bernini, is definitely worth a visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 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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Livestream video also captures Jackie and Shadow frequently feeding the youngsters, keeping them well-nourished despite competition from other wildlife in the area.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Keep an eye on youngsters like Cole Bergeron and Graham Knowles, though.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
15 Apr. 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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Marry, have children, and provide for them; attend church on Sundays, find your moral footing, and give generously to a community that shares your values.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Fusco noted that even though the cuts are for non-teaching staff, children—especially the most vulnerable—will be affected.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Olsen kiddos trying to close their front door to keep the sharks out is just as well-shot and grimly hilarious as Lisa readying to give birth as the floodwaters rise.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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Even the kiddos always come back for seconds of this cheesy vegetable dish.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Toddlers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toddlers. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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