WEANLINGS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

weanlings

noun

plural of weanling

as in neonates

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Noun

Males guard the eggs and newborn frogs, called neonates.

— Ana V. Longo, The Conversation, 24 June 2026
There have been publications about nicotine transmission and neonates after blood transfusion.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 1 June 2026

Definition of neonates

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

Did something happen in her youth that might inform why Cathy, after marrying Adam, goes on to shoot him, leave their newborns, join a brothel, slowly poison the madam, and then take her job?

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
And some babies and newborns are eligible to receive a one-time $1,000 contribution from the government.

— Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of newborn

Noun

Four juveniles also suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to local hospitals.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Both juveniles were charged with two misdemeanor counts of harassment, one misdemeanor count of criminal mischief and two criminal trespassing violations.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of juveniles

Noun

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

Definition of chicks

Noun

As Mayor Mamdani launches universal childcare for 2-year-olds, with the ultimate goal of free care for all young children, what do New York City parents want for their toddlers and even infants?

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
The Yamasaki Takashi pieces are especially well-suited to working with toddlers (Woo notes that only staffers who wear a uniform are those who work with children under six).

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of toddlers

Noun

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

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

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