as in child
a recently born person
the hospital has added a new wing especially for neonates
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Recent Examples of neonate
The transition from a human womb to an artificial womb has to be seamless in order to stop the natural process of a fetus turning into a neonate.
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Bloomberg Wire, Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023
In the summer months, most of their prey is very strong and healthy, so wolves are primarily feeding on neonates—newborn elk and bison calves, and sometimes even pronghorn calves.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 23 Aug. 2023
The brain of a developing fetus or neonate could be especially vulnerable.
—Anthony King, Scientific American, 13 June 2023
In Western countries, neonates born with cataracts typically receive surgery shortly after birth.
—Cordula Hölig, Scientific American, 12 May 2023
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Bloomberg Wire, Dallas News, 14 Sep. 2023
In the summer months, most of their prey is very strong and healthy, so wolves are primarily feeding on neonates—newborn elk and bison calves, and sometimes even pronghorn calves.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 23 Aug. 2023
The brain of a developing fetus or neonate could be especially vulnerable.
—Anthony King, Scientific American, 13 June 2023
In Western countries, neonates born with cataracts typically receive surgery shortly after birth.
—Cordula Hölig, Scientific American, 12 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for neonate
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Many families — 41 students total — living in Castro’s boundary send their children to other schools in the district.Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article SAN JOSE — Dozens of parents and their children gathered Thursday evening to protest potential closures in Berryessa Union School District and ask officials to consider alternative solutions for budget constraints.Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Common symptoms include: Fever Muscle aches Headache Stiff neck Confusion Loss of balance Convulsions Diarrhea Other gastrointestinal symptoms Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery and/or life-threatening infection of newborn infants Death Contributing: Fernando Cervantes Jr.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cleaning objects and surfaces like doorknobs and countertops as well as using air purifiers can also go a long way in mitigating the spread of the virus that remains the number one cause of infant hospitalizations in America.Omer Awan, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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The study also reveals that Amazon’s prices for everyday essentials – such as beauty, baby, and household products – are 1% to 6% lower than other retailers.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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About 370,000 babies were born at 37 weeks’ gestation or earlier last year, according to the report.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Even though Celeste told the woman that her boyfriend had a newborn, Ellie’s father never came back.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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Cindy, introducing her newborn to followers, was shocked to see Swift commenting live.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The front left side of the vehicle hit the toddler and the driver immediately stopped.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Sophie Allison, the artist behind the moniker, was born in Zurich, Switzerland, but moved to Nashville as a toddler.Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Neonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neonate. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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