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as in dogs
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 tykes
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.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
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
There are two scenes that show the transformation of main characters into the Tin Man and the Scarecrow, and while the more harrowing stuff is seen in flashes or close-ups, there’s still some unnerving body horror that could give tykes nightmares.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Nov. 2025
An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
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
There are two scenes that show the transformation of main characters into the Tin Man and the Scarecrow, and while the more harrowing stuff is seen in flashes or close-ups, there’s still some unnerving body horror that could give tykes nightmares.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 20 Nov. 2025
An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tykes
dogs
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About 90% of dogs with Lyme disease show no symptoms, the association said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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This, afterall, was a family who when Avedon was a child growing up in Manhattan, would sometimes borrow other people’s pet dogs to complete the happy family photo.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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“Tykes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tykes. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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