tots

noun

plural of tot
1
as in toddlers

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2
as in loads

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  1. toddlers
  2. loads
  3. tykes
  4. nips
  5. infants
  6. shooters
  7. kids
  8. belts
Noun
  • Others have used it to remove oily stains from their toddlers like crayon marks on carpet, and one reviewer says it’s saved many of their clothes from being ruined in a household with unavoidable messes from both kids and pets.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The Real Simple team used it for months in a home with two kids and two cats and called it a lifesaver for juggling snack-happy toddlers and curious pets.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of toddlers
Noun
  • Cranes lift 200-ton loads at mountain bridge site The R4300-200 has a maximum lifting capacity of 200 metric tons (220 US tons) and an 80-meter jib (262 feet).
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Its remaining civil rights workers have described untenable case loads and pressure to dismiss complaints.
    — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • Told from a baby’s perspective, the Nickelodeon classic kept the action at ground (or carpet) level, offering a hilarious exploration of how tykes perceive and process adult concepts.
    — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Now that these lovable chaos agents are joined by all manner of fearsome, gelatinous people-eaters, parents might be wondering whether to have their youngest tykes sit this installment out.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of tykes
Noun
  • Built separately, the fiber nips were made using traditional hat-making techniques and then woven onto the suit as a final step.
    — Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Maybe the two can take the nips out on a lovely date to the Wicker 4DX screenings later this month.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of nips
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  • But the low rates of protection among adults in the community also mean vulnerable infants are more likely to be born without protective maternal antibodies.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In the wake of the case, Fort Worth police are reminding residents about the Texas Safe Haven Law, which allows parents to anonymously surrender unharmed infants.
    — Star-Telegram staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of infants
Noun
  • These three games—all benchmarked at the system’s full HD (1080p or 1200p native) resolution—represent competitive shooters, open-world games, and simulations, respectively.
    — Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Hachimura developed into one of the Lakers’ most dependable shooters.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of shooters
Noun
  • The South is cheapest for young kids For families with young children, annual costs are lowest across much of the South.
    — Martie Bowser, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • When Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stopped in London in 2024, the Prince of Wales wanted a photo with his kids and the world-famous singer.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • Despite the Cougars’ shaky start, with all that Pac-12 prestige, exposure and, importantly, financial income under both teams’ belts, does either have an inherent advantage over the conference’s newcomers?
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Missy MacIvor was hogtied with belts from her dresser drawers.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of belts
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