as in infants
a recently born person
the hospital has added a new wing especially for neonates
Synonyms & Similar Words
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neonates
Noun
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As if the children of the Jews who have built so much of and in Chicago were merely an afterthought.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024 -
At his side were his wife, Carolyn, and children Lizzie and Griffin.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The worldwide program, which Parton founded in her home county in 1995, mails free books to children from newborns to age five.—
James Factora,
Them,
21 Feb. 2025
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Potential Complications The connection between bleeding and vitamin K deficiency, especially in newborns or those taking warfarin, is well known.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Any toy with small pieces, like dolls' accessories or Legos, can present a choking and aspiration hazard, especially for toddlers.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Three other tents house a mail room, caseworkers and a cafeteria, where Venezuelan toddlers rub shoulders with Asian children over blaring salsa music.—
Luis Ferré-Sadurní,
New York Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Neonates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neonates. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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