tykes

variants also tikes
plural of tyke

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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. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tykes
dogs
Noun
  • Bring your dogs, your kids, your grandparents.
    Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • 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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