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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
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.
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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
The adventure-seeking tyke immediately turned and took a step toward the outfield before his pops quickly gathered him for some photos.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
For the littlest travelers who don’t yet need a plane seat, invest in a back-saving baby carrier like the Ergobaby 360, which can hold tykes that weigh between 12 and 45 pounds.
—Juliet Izon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2020
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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
The adventure-seeking tyke immediately turned and took a step toward the outfield before his pops quickly gathered him for some photos.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
For the littlest travelers who don’t yet need a plane seat, invest in a back-saving baby carrier like the Ergobaby 360, which can hold tykes that weigh between 12 and 45 pounds.
—Juliet Izon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tyke
Noun
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However, one quick look at what companies like Boston Dynamics has achieved with robots like the rather creepy dog-like ‘Spot,’ who herds sheep in New Zealand, and the possibilities seem endless.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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While dogs and wolves are genetically almost indistinguishable, the biologist John Bradshaw has studied how vastly different their behavior is.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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According to police, the puppy is now safe and being cared for by DeKalb County Animal Services.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The name of the puppy, however, has not been revealed.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Tyke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tyke. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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