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also tikes
as in dogs
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 tykes
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
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tykes
dogs
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Bring your dogs, your kids, your grandparents.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Late risers in pajamas walked their dogs, two men squabbled over a parking spot, and neighbors and shopkeepers went about their routines.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Tykes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tykes. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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