as in infant
a young child who is just learning to walk
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Recent Examples of toddler
Shortly thereafter, dispatchers were notified that the toddler was dropped off by one of the suspects at Fire Station 10, at 950 Boston Ave., according to police.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2025
Young parents guide their toddlers over twisted tree roots.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Like any dexterous toddler, Lindsay would have moved her hands around while riding her mother’s back — but Beryl is missing an eye.
—Brandon Keim, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
The State argued that Ben was a perfectly healthy toddler leading up to his death.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2025
Young parents guide their toddlers over twisted tree roots.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
Like any dexterous toddler, Lindsay would have moved her hands around while riding her mother’s back — but Beryl is missing an eye.
—Brandon Keim, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
The State argued that Ben was a perfectly healthy toddler leading up to his death.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toddler
Noun
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Internet users can't get enough of the love between the infant and her granddad, who takes care of her from Monday to Friday when Rogers is at work.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Looking like the cross between a spermatozoon and a tadpole, this needy, frail little infant is wrapped tightly in swaddling clothes, resting on the dresser and then the drawer of poor Jack Nance’s apartment in an industrial hellscape.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
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The video, which was not ultimately shown to Lively, featured an image of Heath, his wife, and their newborn after a home birth.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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As such, Herod’s massacre would have evoked a familiar Old Testament story in which the Egyptian Pharaoh orders all Jewish newborns to be slaughtered in an effort to kill the infant Moses.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 Jan. 2025
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As the years went on, Underwood began to occasionally share a rare grid photo of her kids — but most of them would be via her Instagram Story; photos that would expire after 24 hours.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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This tragically poignant tale of this kid losing his other half.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Shaun's attempts to find the tyke at the fair inspire lots of Aardman's typically hilarious sight gags, all performed without dialogue.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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And with nearly 7,500 square feet of living space, tiny tykes are afforded lots of breathing room to enjoy.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
12 Oct. 2024
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Pullen Park’s another great spot for family fun, where playgrounds, a carousel and train, and pedal boats will keep the kiddos entertained for hours.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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Hoopla Toys Snowball Thrower Set $15 at Amazon Challenge your kiddo to a snowball fight this winter with a set of snowball throwers.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
7 Jan. 2025
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The youngster suffered minor injuries to his head, back and arm, but refused medical attention, his mother said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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The youngster had been the latest absentee in Arsenal’s defence, with Saliba, White and Takehiro Tomiyasu sidelined.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Palestinian children gather to receive food aid today in Deir al-Balah, Gaza.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Financial Responsibilities: Supporting The Family In one study, more than half of parents surveyed have prioritized giving financial help to their adult children over setting aside money for themselves.—
Paula Thielen,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Despite the underlying cause, the management of a sick neonate follows a consistent approach.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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This means there is a two-month window after birth where neonates are at their most vulnerable.—
Paul Sisson,
The Mercury News,
18 Nov. 2024
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“Toddler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toddler. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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