RUG RATS Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

rug rats

noun

plural of rug rat, slang

as in preschoolers

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Noun

In the course of her research, Corless discovered that, over four decades, 800 babies and infants had died at the home.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
The orangutans, including three mothers with infants and two adolescent males, were rescued from areas in Ketapang and North Kayong regencies that were ravaged by fires between August and September.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of infants

Noun

Everyone thinks their kids’ slang is ridiculous and their parents’ politics naive.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Guests with kids can stay in the main building and take advantage of the onsite restaurant and Kids Club (which people absolutely rave about) and those without children can escape to the Praia Collection.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of kids

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The prosecutor argued the beatings basically never stopped, claiming footage showed nannies beating one child, then turning their violence toward any of the other toddlers who wept while watching.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Below, shop some of the top toys for kids of all ages, including imaginative toys for preschoolers, interactive toys for big kids and toys focused on learning and development for babies and toddlers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of toddlers

Noun

The alert included detailed clinical guidance for managing measles exposures and cases during pregnancy as well as cases in newborns.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
This is the most competitive time of year for New England’s hobbyists, who describe their giant pumpkins almost like parents describe a newborn.

— Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of newborn

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The once-ubiquitous men’s accessory of yesteryear has found new legions of fans among stylish youngsters and luxury brands in recent seasons.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
That’s the journey, and process for all the Dolphins’ youngsters — first-, second- and some third-year players — on this year’s rebuilding team.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of youngsters

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Shortly before Jackie took ill, the chicks — Sandy and Luna —successfully fledged.

— Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
This includes high rates of females not laying clutches, low provisioning rates, emaciated chicks with stunted development and other factors.

— Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

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