JACKANAPESES Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

jackanapeses

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plural of jackanapes

as in bantlings

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Carter’s is considered North America’s largest and most-enduring apparel company, catering to newborns up to size 14, and one of America’s oldest brands, period.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
But many also can’t afford the childcare rates for newborns, which tend to be particularly high.

— Megan Kuykendoll, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of newborn

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Intoxicated infants can experience low blood sugar and dehydration as alcohol impacts their ability to feed, the hospital said.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of infants

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Long-range inhibitory neurons marked by the activity of these genes have been known for some time, based on studies in monkeys, but researchers couldn’t figure out how to manipulate them using these genes.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026
The monkeys were all given anesthetics and covered with sensors and probes that monitored their vitals.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026

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Of all the former rascals, Symoné has enjoyed the longest and most successful career in entertainment.

— Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Jan. 2026
In the years since 2004’s Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, Penn’s carved out a niche embodying big-talking, attention-grabbing rascals who say inappropriate things, then shrug their way through the consequences.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026

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For families Although there is no flat rule, Tea Trails encourage older children rather than toddlers—partly so that peace and quiet is maintained, and partly because walks are the main activity.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
While Mattel’s Hot Wheels were hot and its party card game Uno attracted new fans last holiday season, the company’s Fisher-Price line, which makes educational toys for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, has lagged along with Barbie dolls.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of toddlers

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The young whippersnappers in their nice Manhattan apartments see the COVID-19 pandemic as simply one more roadblock between them and hooking up.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 2 June 2026
More, the coaches of the last three title-winning teams (Florida’s Todd Golden and Hurley) all come from the current crop of whippersnappers, as do the leaders of each 1-seed in this tourney.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026

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