NESTLINGS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

nestlings

noun

plural of nestling

as in infants

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Noun

Another is the contagion risk posed by having an unvaccinated child in a waiting room alongside infants and kids with immunodeficiencies.

— Eric Boodman, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026
If the mother was not vaccinated, infants younger than 8 months should recieve nirsevimab, which is not a vaccine but a monoclonal antibody shot.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of infants

Noun

The newborn’s mother was severely ill from measles at the time of birth, according to reporting from The Atlantic, which spoke with the baby’s parents amid the uproar.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026
At Burdett, only about a quarter of newborns are delivered by C-section, compared with about a third statewide, according to 2025 hospital data.

— Noam Levey, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of newborn

Noun

McFadden did face questions during the discussion about the potential of once again housing juveniles at Jail North.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
The name of the teenager was not released due to a law that prohibits the identification of juveniles charged with federal crimes.

— Tom Winter, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of juveniles

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The Ramones’ appeal and fame crosses genders and ages, as onstage vocal guests — and an audience that included toddlers on shoulders — proved.

— Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026
There’s a toy section, too, with options for toddlers, teens and adults.

— Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of toddlers

Noun

Subtle Subtle says its buds interestingly don't rely on high-end mics to hear you.

— Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
When to Transplant Peonies Peonies typically die back in the fall and then set their buds for the spring, making autumn the best time to transplant them.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of buds

Noun

In the center of town, check out Inquiring Minds Bookstore for used and new books with a great kids’ section or Enoki for an eclectic mix of Asian pantry items and vintage clothing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, Sky had a plan for Bake Off that would involve ditching spin-off series, including the professionals and kids’ versions.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of kids

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