TODDLERS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

toddlers

noun

plural of toddler

as in infants

a young child who is just learning to walk

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Recent Examples of toddlers 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 This age group is the most profitable for childcare providers, as the larger class sizes of pre-K children subsidize the cost of caring for infants and toddlers. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 Pampers also offers a size 7 (41+ pounds) for bigger toddlers. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 This height-adjustable basketball set is sure to keep toddlers and kids up to 5 years old active. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 Fast forward to 2023, and the idea of creating a village to suit a wide array of ever-changing childcare needs is top of mind for most parents of babies and toddlers. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 24 Aug. 2026 Grown-up gourmands No offense to toddlers, but our palates have evolved beyond sugary fruit snacks. — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026 When Allie and Owen decide to bump their rumpy-pumpy to next year, in order to get to know each other better, there is a relief in their compliance, like exhausted toddlers who have stopped fighting bedtime. — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026

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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

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

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

Told from a baby’s perspective, the Nickelodeon classic kept the action at ground (or carpet) level, offering a hilarious exploration of how tykes perceive and process adult concepts.

— Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026
Now that these lovable chaos agents are joined by all manner of fearsome, gelatinous people-eaters, parents might be wondering whether to have their youngest tykes sit this installment out.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of tykes

Noun

Up to 25 players can be registered on the ‘A’ list for the Conference League, while an unlimited number of youngsters are allowed on the back-up ‘B’ list.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Alongside him on Saturday was Francis Onyeka, a Leverkusen player on loan facing his own club, one of three youngsters on loan in the squad.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

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But in late July, the Wittes told families Nova Roots was closing, leaving them scrambling to enroll their children elsewhere.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2026
Clancy, who was accused of murdering her three children in January 2023, has been in the national spotlight the last few weeks as her trial was live-streamed.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of children

Noun

Pan-Seared Flank Steak with Herb Sauce This weeknight dinner might just convince the kiddos to eat all their veggies with a little help from this delightful herb sauce.

— Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
The kiddos, their coaches and their families get to spend some time with the big leaguers … and then watch the game in an unusually intimate setting.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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