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also tike
as in dog
a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes
adopted a lovable tyke from the local animal shelter
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Recent Examples of tyke
Ashley Johnson, who played the adorable tyke Chrissy Seaver on two seasons of Growing Pains, stopped by the Pod Meets World recording studio to chat with Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, and Will Friedle.
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
The adventure-seeking tyke immediately turned and took a step toward the outfield before his pops quickly gathered him for some photos.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Police believe the architecture-loving tyke managed to take a train to Manhattan, Akond said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
For the smaller tyke, consider an Ollo Action Kit (US $30 at Amazon or ThinkGeek).
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Nov. 2011
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Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 4 June 2025
The adventure-seeking tyke immediately turned and took a step toward the outfield before his pops quickly gathered him for some photos.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Police believe the architecture-loving tyke managed to take a train to Manhattan, Akond said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
For the smaller tyke, consider an Ollo Action Kit (US $30 at Amazon or ThinkGeek).
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Nov. 2011
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tyke
Noun
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However, one quick look at what companies like Boston Dynamics has achieved with robots like the rather creepy dog-like ‘Spot,’ who herds sheep in New Zealand, and the possibilities seem endless.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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While dogs and wolves are genetically almost indistinguishable, the biologist John Bradshaw has studied how vastly different their behavior is.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Both have been part of the popular Krewe of Barkus and annual puppy parade in Lake Charles.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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There’s also a revolving cast of characters, like musical theater snob Sharpay (Ashley Tisdale), her pianist brother Ryan (Lucas Grabeel), and Troy’s puppy-dog-esque best friend Chad Danforth (Corbin Bleu), all with varying levels of excitement about Troy’s sudden interest in arpeggio scales.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Tyke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tyke. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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