as in children
a recently born person
infants should be kept warm at all times
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Recent Examples of infants
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, offers food benefits, breastfeeding services and nutrition education to 65,000 Arkansas women, infants and children younger than five.
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Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
To date, the Indiana company has blessed 390 boxes since its inception in 2016, and 70 infants nationwide — including three in Missouri – have been surrendered, Getrost said.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
Local public health officials have also shared concerns about funding drying up for WIC, which supports women, infants and children with nutritional assistance and other health services.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
Now, parents of infants too young for a measles vaccine can’t choose a daycare that requires immunization.
—Audrey Dutton, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
His first symptoms manifested in low-grade fevers and transient abnormal myelopoiesis (TAM), a rash that affects some infants with Down syndrome, per the National Cancer Institute.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Children, including infants, are not permitted in any capacity, including those in a carrier or stroller.
—Felicia Campbell, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The study, which was conducted by researchers in Spain and published in the journal Environmental Research, analyzed 43 pieces of clothing for infants, screening for all detectable chemicals.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Olive oil is generally considered safe to take for constipation, but it should be avoided in children and infants.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
To date, the Indiana company has blessed 390 boxes since its inception in 2016, and 70 infants nationwide — including three in Missouri – have been surrendered, Getrost said.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2025
Local public health officials have also shared concerns about funding drying up for WIC, which supports women, infants and children with nutritional assistance and other health services.
—Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
Now, parents of infants too young for a measles vaccine can’t choose a daycare that requires immunization.
—Audrey Dutton, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
His first symptoms manifested in low-grade fevers and transient abnormal myelopoiesis (TAM), a rash that affects some infants with Down syndrome, per the National Cancer Institute.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Children, including infants, are not permitted in any capacity, including those in a carrier or stroller.
—Felicia Campbell, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The study, which was conducted by researchers in Spain and published in the journal Environmental Research, analyzed 43 pieces of clothing for infants, screening for all detectable chemicals.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Olive oil is generally considered safe to take for constipation, but it should be avoided in children and infants.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infants
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In August, the former professional football player filed for sole physical custody of his and Zolciak's children.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Beatrice and Eugenie's children do not have royal titles and use their fathers' surnames, reflecting their parents' wishes to raise them largely outside formal royal life.—
Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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At a nutrition center in Camp 15 of Cox’s Bazar – run by Concern Worldwide, with programs from UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP) – babies are measured for malnutrition by wrapping a paper tape measure around their tiny arms.—
Rebecca Wright,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The pictures got more and more creative over time, as Edie asked her mom to draw babies, cats and birds.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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For the past two years, toddlers at Bernard Jackson’s swim and wellness center in Washington, DC, have learned to float for the first time, and seniors in their eighties have practiced gentle exercises to stay strong.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Finisterre Stormbird Waterproof Jacket One hiker’s long trek is another’s short jaunt, especially for the Swiss, who are known to set out on the trail as toddlers.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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In 2020, health issues and a death left Harrison's mother unable to care for the kids, Kyla Rose and Emery.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Infants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infants. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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