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a young child who is just learning to walk
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Recent Examples of toddlers
There were toddlers among the abducted children, according to the outlet.
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
On a bench outside, as mums with their toddlers drink coffee, Trusty is talking about his start in a sport he was mocked for playing as a youngster.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Through the first four-and-half months of 2026, 42 people, from young toddlers just learning to walk to elderly grandparents enjoying their retirement, have been killed in fires across the city.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Babies and toddlers will put just about anything in their mouths, including objects that adults find profoundly revolting.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The Florida father actually attempted it twice with his two oldest kids, Tanner and Peyton, while his then-toddlers stayed home with his wife.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The audience in Newark reflected this diverse age range, with toddlers, grandmothers, and everyone in between in attendance.
—Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Woman whose toddlers were found dead in her SUV charged with manslaughter.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Even older toddlers should be strapped in to prevent falls or sudden movements.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
On a bench outside, as mums with their toddlers drink coffee, Trusty is talking about his start in a sport he was mocked for playing as a youngster.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Through the first four-and-half months of 2026, 42 people, from young toddlers just learning to walk to elderly grandparents enjoying their retirement, have been killed in fires across the city.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 16 May 2026
Babies and toddlers will put just about anything in their mouths, including objects that adults find profoundly revolting.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The Florida father actually attempted it twice with his two oldest kids, Tanner and Peyton, while his then-toddlers stayed home with his wife.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 14 May 2026
The audience in Newark reflected this diverse age range, with toddlers, grandmothers, and everyone in between in attendance.
—Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2026
Woman whose toddlers were found dead in her SUV charged with manslaughter.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Even older toddlers should be strapped in to prevent falls or sudden movements.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toddlers
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In the film Silent Friend, the protagonist, a neurologist who studies brain activity in infants, attempts to quantify the internal signaling of a ginkgo tree on a university campus.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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As early as June of last year, Reuters reported, Høeg brought up safety questions about treatments for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants that had already been FDA-approved.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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DJs and live music carry through the day, with a classic car show, a Hair and Fashion Show, and kids’ areas with games, inflatables, and pony rides scattered throughout.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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Two days before Mother’s Day, Newsom also introduced a plan to provide 400 free diapers for California newborns at select hospitals beginning this summer.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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ProPublica recently reported that babies are bleeding to death as parents reject a vitamin shot given to newborns that can promote clotting.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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That backstory might prove disturbing for younger tykes, as will a vicious battle between Sebastian and two menacing dogs, no doubt accounting for the film’s PG rating.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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Once the tykes are napping in the stroller, the Galleria Borghese museum, with works by Caravaggio and Bernini, is definitely worth a visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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But there’s plenty of play on land, too, including a classic arcade, casual dining with family favorites and even a special Camp-tiva program for youngsters.—
South Seas,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Jonas Brodin, Nico Sturm and Yakov Trenin don’t have trade protection, nor do the team’s youngsters.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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For studies measuring neonates’ looking time at faces, this included 667 infants, half of them boys and half of them girls.—
Lise Eliot,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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Among these studies, 12 post-approval studies included 3,646 neonates, newborns, infants and children.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The comments came two weeks after the House rejected DeSantis’ push to pass bills to expand vaccine exemptions for children entering public schools and to install consumer-friendly regulations on artificial intelligence products and companies.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The many Luderer family members (Brian has four children and Matt has six daughters) have united to keep the faith.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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De-stress, increase energy or calm your kiddos with the best Olly has for mood.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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This is a nice outing for couples seeking a break from the kiddos, or groups looking for a sit-down dining experience while in town.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Toddlers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toddlers. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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