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Recent Examples of toddle
As players cleared the court, Ares could be seen with his mom, toddling across the hardwood with a basketball in hand, chasing after loose balls and even giving dribbling a try before his dad scooped him up.
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Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2025
Tagovailoa was not quite 3 and toddling around Ewa Beach, Hawaii, at the time.
—Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
In the viral video, Carter gleefully toddled into the room with his prized possession: a doughnut.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
In search of my baby sister, having just learned to walk, toddling on fat legs from one piece of furniture to the next, giggles and drool, wearing only white cotton diapers.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2025
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Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 16 Oct. 2025
Tagovailoa was not quite 3 and toddling around Ewa Beach, Hawaii, at the time.
—Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
In the viral video, Carter gleefully toddled into the room with his prized possession: a doughnut.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
In search of my baby sister, having just learned to walk, toddling on fat legs from one piece of furniture to the next, giggles and drool, wearing only white cotton diapers.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toddle
Verb
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Now, even that tiny effort is tottering.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Now, even that tiny effort is tottering.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
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When, at my photographer’s request, the president approaches the window of his office to open the blinds, his bodyguard lurches forward to close them.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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The big polar bear lurched forward, hitting top speed in two strides.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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Hockey players, however, are team sport Winter Olympians who play professionally in leagues looking to capitalize on the millions of global viewers that might stumble onto the sport over the next two weeks.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Dumb luck certainly did favor the bold that night, as Dallas stumbled into Cooper Flagg despite having been a Play-In Tournament team.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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The iconic theater building has floundered primarily because its most celebrated feature demands a highly specialized owner, Gonor said.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The rest of the judges floundered with Rita Ora guessing Selma Blair, Ken Jeong putting his money on Christina Applegate and Robin Thicke going with Danielle Fishel.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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In recent editions, the rosters were drafted by James, Durant and Antetokounmpo in an attempt to shake things up.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Jothan saw us and shook our hands, as did Michael Ray, but Sun Ra scuffled by with an air of depthless blankness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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The announcement by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Wednesday came after hours of indications that the anticipated talks were faltering over changes in the format and content of the talks.—
JON GAMBRELL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
5 Feb. 2026
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Lock went 4-1 as a starter in 2019 after taking over from veteran Joe Flacco, but faltered in a rocky 2020, with a league-leading 13 interceptions in just 13 games.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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In December, the judges ruled Lai was the mastermind of the conspiracies and never wavered in his intention to destabilize the ruling Chinese Communist Party.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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If your season of choice wavers between winter and spring, try this matte floral design in a neutral palette of black, white, and beige.—
Samantha Brash,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Toddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toddle. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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