as in infant
a young child who is just learning to walk
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Recent Examples of toddler
The toddler was reported missing just before 5 p.m. Monday, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said on social media.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
Landon Barker is becoming more comfortable with being an older brother to a toddler.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Michigan reported its first case in March. County officials say the toddler may have exposed people in and around Lansing from April 4 to April 8.
Friday, April 4:
▪ 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Tractor Supply Co., 5241 W. Grand River Ave.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Danielle and Richard each had one young child at the time — a toddler and a teen, respectively.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2025
Landon Barker is becoming more comfortable with being an older brother to a toddler.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Michigan reported its first case in March. County officials say the toddler may have exposed people in and around Lansing from April 4 to April 8.
Friday, April 4:
▪ 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Tractor Supply Co., 5241 W. Grand River Ave.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025
Danielle and Richard each had one young child at the time — a toddler and a teen, respectively.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toddler
Noun
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Vulnerable populations, including infants and older adults, are susceptible to health risks because of the colder temperatures.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the toxicology literature, a series of reports suggest a rise in melatonin misuse—and indicate that some caregivers are even giving doses to infants.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Franco's video made others aware of why parents may feel the need to set boundaries around wearing strong scents when holding newborns.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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Providing Edith and her peers with comprehensive training marks another critical step toward a future in which every newborn has a chance to live a happy, healthy life.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The massacre, which also wounded 21 people, became a blueprint for dozens of copycats and shattered the notion that kids were safe in school.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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And as kids grow, the questions can get more complex.—
Maya Payne Smart, Contributor,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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In 1993 the company scooped up Fisher-Price and toys and games for infants and young tykes.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 Mar. 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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After all, skiing with your kiddo isn’t going to get any easier.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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Plus, this snack was used to shape the early introduction of peanuts for allergy prone kiddos, adds Lebovitz. 10.—
Sherri Gordon, CLC,
Parents,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Mets wouldn't want to part ways with any of their favorite prospects to land Robert, but this trio of youngsters should be enough to get a deal done.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
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And now Campbell’s absence requires the emergency promotion of another youngster, Philippe Senderos.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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The dangers of children having phones at school is another issue the show tackles, albeit subtly.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Born in Georgia, Ridley was the seventh of eight children, and born on Dec. 21, 1952.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Most sightings of whale shark neonates come from accidental encounters — fisheries bycatch, strandings, or occasional lucky observations by divers or fishers.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Whale shark neonates, like other shark species, do not receive any parental care after birth.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Toddler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toddler. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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