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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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Identifying Coyotes As part of the same genus as domestic dogs, coyotes may resemble a dog from a distance.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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And also, dogs would be used to flush out deer hiding in bushes or in steep terrain, to expose them to waiting sharpshooters.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Offensive philosophy The Warriors chucked up 52 3-pointers (and made just 16) on Monday in Utah, a puzzlingly high number considering the Jazz’s interior defense generally provides as much resistance as a sleepy puppy.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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His texts and puppy-dog grins could be flirtatious or innocent.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Tyke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tyke. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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