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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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The man says his next step may be to approach the dogs' owner with an offer of money to remove them from their current situation and find them a proper home.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Designers Rachel Antonoff and Susan Korn—who hosted their second annual Best in Show runway, which paired adoptable dogs with human models—also welcome children.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Tykes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tykes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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