as in refreshed
made or become fresh in spirits or vigor
felt like a newborn activist after that pep rally
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as in child
a recently born person
intentionally bought clothes that were too big for her newborn but which undoubtedly would fit him in a few months
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Recent Examples of newborn
Rufina Chow, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
About two hours after birth, the sperm whale unit began to separate, while the newborn calf stayed with its mother Rounder, half-sister Accra, and aunt Aurora.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Two chemicals used to make plastic more flexible are linked to nearly 2 million premature births and the deaths of 74,000 newborns worldwide in 2018, according to a new study.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Read All About It An Iranian couple is mourning the loss of their newborn.
—Rufina Chow, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
About two hours after birth, the sperm whale unit began to separate, while the newborn calf stayed with its mother Rounder, half-sister Accra, and aunt Aurora.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
However, newborns' hearts can spontaneously regenerate during a brief window of time.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Two chemicals used to make plastic more flexible are linked to nearly 2 million premature births and the deaths of 74,000 newborns worldwide in 2018, according to a new study.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for newborn
Adjective
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The airport is in the middle of its long-term, $1 billion SDF Next Program, which includes a refreshed concourse, ticketing area and more security checkpoints.—
Leo Bertucci,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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Aside from the diamond seats—which are limited to the two highest trims—I’ve fumbled to find anything to write home about in the refreshed Pilot.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Swalwells reported up to $38,000 a year in childcare expenses for their three children.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Even the more politically active class of nonprofits — 501(c)(4) groups, like the relatively new American Hunters and Anglers — can’t make political activity its primary activity.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Colorado Rockies are rolling out a lineup of new food offerings ahead of Opening Day, featuring everything from oversized hot dogs to inventive twists on classic ballpark staples.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Six innocent people, including an unborn baby, died in three separate pursuits throughout Orange and Los Angeles counties this week.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Curtis revealed that Annie, who welcomed her baby boy with husband Jason Wolf in December, was able to take the grief and sadness of losing her godparents and birth as a new beginning.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tickets are on sale for the revived Festival of Nations, which is now known as the International Festival of Minnesota.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
11 Mar. 2026
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The revived flight will operate on a Boeing 757 and will feature Delta One lie-flat seats.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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For its 310 students and more than 80 children from infants to toddlers, Greenland represents a second chance at school that is free from stigma and, experts say, a model for how young mothers can be reintegrated into education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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After birth, human beings undergo infant and toddler development, moving on to child development before progressing to puberty and adolescence on the way to adulthood.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On Monday, multiple law enforcement officials lined rows of chairs in both the Senate Judiciary and Rules and Senate State Affairs committee rooms to repeat their points on the reborn Republican bills.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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On Sunday, deposed starter Antonio Senzatela looked reborn as a long reliever.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Several days later, his pregnant wife, Ruth, throws their toddler into the car and drops off the ransom, and Carl is returned home, more or less whole but emotionally damaged beyond repair.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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Kellen Matwick’s great-grandfather naturalized when his daughter was a toddler.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Newborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/newborn. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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