tot

Definition of totnext

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Recent Examples of tot Plans call for four three-story apartment buildings, a community center, swimming pool, tot lot, barbecue area, dog park and 180 surface parking spaces. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Residents will also have access to community amenities including a resident clubhouse with an outdoor pool, a dog park, a publicly accessible tot lot and walking paths. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Then the man would offer the tot a small treat—a marshmallow, all white and plush. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 Underneath a golden brown layer of tater tots, a scramble of beans, chiles, and lots of creamy Southwestern flavors await. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tot
Noun
  • The beaming toddler could be seen crouching over a large pumpkin outside while wearing a navy blue rain jacket, blue jeans that were cuffed at the bottom, and a pair of orange boots.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The 66-year-old actor was born in California and moved to the Lone Star State as a toddler with his mother.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The successful campaign allowed engineers to assess how the magnet deforms under electromagnetic loads and compare its behavior with structural models.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Rubber gaskets and seals help prevent leaks, especially in front-load models.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Jet Fans of the New York Jets will adore this slick moniker for a tiny tyke.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Told from a baby’s perspective, the Nickelodeon classic kept the action at ground (or carpet) level, offering a hilarious exploration of how tykes perceive and process adult concepts.
    — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The iron sights of my new slug barrel came to rest on the target—still more than 60 yards away.
    — Don J. Dinndorf, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The Phillies, built on slug and stardom, also began passing the baton.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Covid-19 vaccination continues to be associated with a reduced risk of hospitalization, including among people at high risk of severe disease, such as older adults and infants.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Union’s clinics also are offering vaccinations for infants earlier than normally scheduled, as health experts advise in areas experiencing measles outbreaks.
    — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The case can be charged via the USB-C port on the bottom edge, and a small embossed circle indicates a button that lights up the peg to check the battery level.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
  • But Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium was not the day for the Bulldogs to be knocked down a peg.
    — KEN SUGIURA, AJC.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Kristin and Fletch also had a newborn to care for while trying to keep the project moving.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026
  • In August, a fire triggered by an exploding air conditioner killed 14 newborns in a nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences in Islamabad.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • There are even conveyor belts to ferry folks up steep inclines – which also makes some of China's most beautiful views easier to reach for those less physically able.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The sheriff's office said a woman believed to be 55 years old was found dead on a conveyor belt during the process of delivering recyclable materials.
    — Michael Guise, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Tot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tot. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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