tot

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Recent Examples of tot Smashburger fries its potatoes and tots in a blend of beef tallow and canola oil. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026 That means the fries and tots here will have that extra beefy kick. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026 Plans call for 180 surface parking spaces, landscaping and amenities including a community center, swimming pool, tot lot, barbecue area and dog park. Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026 The man accused of shooting 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in her stroller hobbled on crutches into a Brooklyn courtroom Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to the tot’s shocking murder. John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tot
Noun
  • Paramedics took the child to the hospital, where the toddler died, Grace Mariot, a police spokeswoman, said.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
  • The Folsom Police Department asked for help Saturday after officers found a toddler without their parents.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • It isn't meant to house a bed but simply to open up space above the 205 x 186-cm (81 x 73-in) master king bed, creating a more complete bedroom that gives sleepers loads of space to sit up comfortably.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
  • This one has a lid to ensure no pile is ever seen, no matter how long it's been since your last load.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • At least Duncan’s daughter and fellow cadet, Teela (Eire Farrell), takes pity on the hopeless tyke.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Firefly larvae, on the other hand, are usually carnivorous and may feed on soft-bodied insects, slugs, snails, and worms.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2026
  • Disappearing leaves and leaves with large holes indicate a slug or snail problem in the garden.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
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
Noun
  • Use some bike pant pegs to ensure the fabric doesn’t snag when cycling!
    Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
  • Storage is clever, with cubbies, peg walls, and fold-down desks (Executive Kings offer full desks).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
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
Noun
  • They can also be worn with a shirtdress or a pair of long shorts and a thin belt.
    Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 July 2026
  • Emmet Sheehan battles through 5⅓ strong innings and Shohei Ohtani belts his ninth leadoff homer, but the Dodgers are swept for the first time this season.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

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“Tot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tot. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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