as in child
a recently born person
infants should be kept warm at all times
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Recent Examples of infant
Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
The infant sun's gravity pulled the heaviest elements and minerals, including iron and nickel, into the inner sanctum of the disk.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 June 2025
Aroop Mukharji, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
Mini Winnie is yet another infant chimp that needs the care of her foster mother.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Dustin Sauls, 41, and Cierra Chancey, 36, both of Blackshear, were charged with concealing the death of another and cocaine possession related to the infant’s 2022 death, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
The infant sun's gravity pulled the heaviest elements and minerals, including iron and nickel, into the inner sanctum of the disk.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 June 2025
Adjective
Doing so would not only support infant American industries that could not compete globally but would also ensure stable and predictable domestic demand.
—Aroop Mukharji, Foreign Affairs, 14 Mar. 2025
Mini Winnie is yet another infant chimp that needs the care of her foster mother.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infant
Noun
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Back in present day, each of their children lay their flower beside candles and a memorial photo as a sign of their eternal love.—
Rosemary Rossi,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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On the face of things, this ruling handed a momentous win to Woldenberg, who attended the hearing with his wife and three grown children, all of whom work for the business.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Despite advances in textile recycling technologies in recent years, adoption is still frustratingly embryonic, said the first-of-its-kind study, which was conducted in partnership with the likes of Arc’teryx, Eastman, Interzero, Textile Exchange and Tomra.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
27 May 2025
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This technique lets researchers compare neuronal circuits, as Karten did, not only in adult brains but all the way through embryonic development, following Puelles.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
Noun
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He was detained on the Greek island of Skiathos on Friday afternoon, just days after the bodies of the baby girl and the woman believed to be her mother were found in Villa Pamphili, one of the busiest parks in the Italian capital.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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If the bill passes, these savings accounts will be funded by the federal government and will provide each baby born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, with $1,000.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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The full trailer emphasizes the sense of community among the crew members, showcasing budding romances, space adventures, and an explosive science experiment.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2025
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Fermin is an example to any budding professional for his work ethic and humble attitude.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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An ambulance was called to the home, but the toddler died two days later, on Aug. 16, 2021, the London Evening Standard reported.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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The former Migos rapper’s posts followed images of both young Wave, 3, and Diggs, 31, going viral, with fans of the Atlanta artist making note of the toddler and NFL baller’s similar hairstyles.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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After a 30-minute tug of war, finally seeing the bony plates of the prehistoric fish emerge from the murky depths of the Snake feels like uncovering the last surviving creature to slither out of the primordial ooze shortly after the Earth cooled.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Visitors to the La Brea Tar Pits are aware of the species’ role in the ecosystem of primordial Southern California, thanks to a wall at the museum displaying hundreds of dire wolf skulls extracted from the ooze.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The center ensures proper nourishment for newborns in critical condition, including many born prematurely.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The new parents announced their son’s arrival a few days after his birth, sharing a joint Instagram post with a photo of the newborn sleeping next to a wooden sign.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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That’s the germinal disc and an indication the egg is fertile.—
Joan Morris,
The Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2025
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That’s the germinal disc and an indication the egg is fertile.—
Joan Morris,
The Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Infant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infant. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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