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also tike
as in dog
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
adopted a lovable tyke from the local animal shelter
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Recent Examples of tyke
An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
James, who was first introduced to TV viewers as Family Matters tyke Richie Crawford, has forged an impressive career in daytime.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 11 Aug. 2025
Colombian rapper Maluma stopped a concert in Mexico City to chastise one of his own fans for bringing her infant to his show and exposing the tyke to high decibel levels.
—Sandra Lilley, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2025
Ashley Johnson, who played the adorable tyke Chrissy Seaver on two seasons of Growing Pains, stopped by the Pod Meets World recording studio to chat with Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
James, who was first introduced to TV viewers as Family Matters tyke Richie Crawford, has forged an impressive career in daytime.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 11 Aug. 2025
Colombian rapper Maluma stopped a concert in Mexico City to chastise one of his own fans for bringing her infant to his show and exposing the tyke to high decibel levels.
—Sandra Lilley, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2025
Ashley Johnson, who played the adorable tyke Chrissy Seaver on two seasons of Growing Pains, stopped by the Pod Meets World recording studio to chat with Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tyke
Noun
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In real life, once the cameras stop rolling, Wallace and McGarry have bonded over their dog named Darla, who made her online debut in March 2024.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Landowski only began competing Neo in agility competitions last year, and the training involved coaching with a dog trainer in Hudson Oaks and years of hogging the family computer to watch dog agility competition videos, her mother, Rhian said.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Irina Shayk steps out in New York City on April 30 with her puppy in hand.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Police recovered 29 animals in total, including 15 roosters, four hens, nine baby chicks and a puppy.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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“Tyke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tyke. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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