Thesaurus results for SUCKLE

suckle

verb

ˈsə-kəl

Definition of suckle

as in to nurse

to give milk to from the breast the image of a mother suckling her babe is a standard artistic symbol of maternal love and nurturing

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Recent Examples of suckle However, occasionally, puppies may continue attempting to suckle—sometimes even from other dogs. — Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025 The other two are named Romulus and Remus, after the mythical founders of Rome said to have been suckled by a she-wolf as infants. — Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025 What are the neurons that make muscles ache and fatigue, or trigger migraines, or cause milk to flow in a mother’s breast when her baby suckles? — Ariel Bleicher, Quanta Magazine, 16 Apr. 2025 The older pair are named Romulus and Remus after the mythological founders of Rome, who are traditionally depicted as being suckled by a she-wolf. — Jon Schlosberg, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for suckle

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Top running back Fluff Bothwell, who entered the game nursing a lower-body injury, carried the ball only once for 1 yard on the Bulldogs' opening series and watched the second half with a boot on his left foot.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Both Caleb Douglas, the Dolphins rookie standout, and Justin Jefferson, the Vikings’ All-Pro receiver, are nursing ankle injuries.

— Omar Kelly October 1, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of nurse

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Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also avoid juice cleanses.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Women with thyroid disorders or a history of disordered eating should consult a clinician first, as should pregnant or breastfeeding women, adolescent girls and those under high chronic stress.

— Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026