as in children
a recently born person
infants should be kept warm at all times
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Recent Examples of infants
Monitoring for symptoms is especially critical for people who have not been vaccinated with the MMR vaccine, particularly infants under one year of age who are not routinely recommended for the vaccine.
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Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Attendees must be age 21 and older; no children, toddlers, infants, strollers or pets allowed, according to the website.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Levy Rozman wrote a book that introduces infants to the chess board.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
In infants, brown fat helps maintain body temperature.
—Claudio Villanueva, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Kyte Baby has new arrivals for infants, while Cakeworthy will be dropping new adult apparel and accessories soon, too.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
This highlights the importance of immunizing young infants who have not acquired natural immunity to intestinal pathogens.
—Sahas Mehra, Scientific American, 10 Mar. 2026
Research indicates 15% to 40% of infants with the disease die.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Bruising was found on three other infants who were in the care of Wiemerslage and Johnson.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Attendees must be age 21 and older; no children, toddlers, infants, strollers or pets allowed, according to the website.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Levy Rozman wrote a book that introduces infants to the chess board.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Mar. 2026
In infants, brown fat helps maintain body temperature.
—Claudio Villanueva, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
Kyte Baby has new arrivals for infants, while Cakeworthy will be dropping new adult apparel and accessories soon, too.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
This highlights the importance of immunizing young infants who have not acquired natural immunity to intestinal pathogens.
—Sahas Mehra, Scientific American, 10 Mar. 2026
Research indicates 15% to 40% of infants with the disease die.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Bruising was found on three other infants who were in the care of Wiemerslage and Johnson.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infants
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Rosenthal believes stories about kids feeling nervous or afraid to try new things connect with both children and adults.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The organization is working with the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance as well as Soccer Gear for Zambia so children locally and overseas benefit from the donations.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Most babies will be fine, so no need to stress over the small stuff, and don’t let people pressure you into doing anything.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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The high temperatures particularly threaten babies, young children and elderly residents; Mayor Karen Bass urges residents to seek refuge in city cooling centers at recreation facilities and libraries.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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One recent event, a tea party for toddlers and their parents, filled the room with about 50 people and left dozens more on a waiting list.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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California has introduced universal prekindergarten, and New York City is expanding its prekindergarten program to 2-year-olds, giving toddlers an early start on learning.—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rosenthal believes stories about kids feeling nervous or afraid to try new things connect with both children and adults.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Their potential — with the right education, nurtured by parents who are determined to give their kids a shot at the American dream — is just as limitless as any other student in this nation’s public schools.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Infants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infants. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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