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nestling

[nest-ling, nes-ling] / ˈnɛst lɪŋ, ˈnɛs lɪŋ /
NOUN
fledgling
Synonyms
STRONGEST


NOUN
chick
Synonyms




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One unexpected finding was that warmer extremes were linked to heavier fledging weights during the nestling stage.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

The study shows wildebeest frequently crisscross the Sand River and the areas surrounding the Ritz-Carlton, even though they avoid forested areas nestling the camp due to the risk of predators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

But for a hummingbird with a broken wing or a nestling with a missing mom, the situation is life-threatening.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

Many years ago, her cat had escaped and came back with a hummingbird nestling.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2025

Then, remembering La Llorona’s words and the effect the ear pendant had on the duty officer at customs, I reached up to my left ear and flicked my index finger against the nestling orbs.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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