tots

Definition of totsnext
plural of tot

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Noun
  • The old child-proof locks are pretty easy for toddlers to pick.
    Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
  • As of last October, more than 20 of those citizens were children, ranging from toddlers to teens.
    Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • These can be made to adapt to various movements (for example, lifting very heavy loads).
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The elevator to it is fortified for heavy loads.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Such terrible deprivations the newcomers to our land must endure while guzzling nips, smoking weed and driving the wrong way on our interstate highways.
    Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
  • By the time George Dobson’s delivery reaches the six-yard box, Cleworth has broken free and nips in front of a flat-footed zonal defender, rising highest to guide the ball past the goalkeeper.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The 33-page report provides a numerical view of what factors impact infants before and after their birth.
    Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Adults over 65 and infants under 1 year old continue to be the most likely to be hospitalized.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Houston drained seven threes in that decisive fourth-quarter run; a couple of them were tightly defended but Rockets shooters had too much airspace on others.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
  • The senior big is surrounded by reliable shooters.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Grab the umbrella, dress the kids in rain gear, and leave extra drive time in the morning.
    Tammie Souza, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • This is a fantastic hands-on activity for young kids.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Using accessories, like belts, charms, or silk scarves, as a way to accentuate the waistband is a great layering trick that will give interest without adding too much volume.
    Dino Bonačić, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Offerings include an Xbox console with 13 games, a lawnmower, Gucci wallets and belts and nine different varieties of chainsaws.
    Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Mar. 2026
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“Tots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tots. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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