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as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
an imaginative animated film that appeals to adults as well as to children
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as in infant
a recently born person
wrapped the child in a blanket before taking him outside in the cold
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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
widespread stress is the child of the frenetic pace of the modern world
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Recent Examples of child
Elizabeth and Catherine were two of the eight children of Gotthard and his wife, Pauline.
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Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
Researchers have found that fewer than 1 in 1,000 adolescents receive the care, which includes treatments such as puberty blockers, hormone treatments and surgeries — though surgery is rare for children.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025
At that point, with two young children — daughter Kasey and Ben — Don and Gail decided college coaching wasn’t compatible with the family’s goals.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Kennedy’s views on vaccines have raised alarm among public health experts, including his promotion of the false claim that vaccines cause autism in children.
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—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
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Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2025
Researchers have found that fewer than 1 in 1,000 adolescents receive the care, which includes treatments such as puberty blockers, hormone treatments and surgeries — though surgery is rare for children.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2025
At that point, with two young children — daughter Kasey and Ben — Don and Gail decided college coaching wasn’t compatible with the family’s goals.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Kennedy’s views on vaccines have raised alarm among public health experts, including his promotion of the false claim that vaccines cause autism in children.
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—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for child
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When small family dairy farms were numerous and dotted the countryside, and kids would play summer baseball without adults coaching.—
Tom Redman,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Alonso and his wife Haley cemented themselves as members of the community with various charity initiatives to support animals, veterans and kids.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The report suggested the problems can be addressed in part by increasing: Funding for providers to offer more infant and toddler care Pay and benefits to attract and retain staff And state and federal subsidies to help families pay for care.—
Megan Stringer,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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Philadelphia Eagles infant one-piece bodysuit and leggings: on sale for $27.99 Original price: $34.99 Older kids who want to watch the game with you can outfit themselves in this adorable Philadelphia Eagles leggings and bodysuit set.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
6 Feb. 2025
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One of these customs was tied to the weather: the weather on Candlemas would determine the outcome of the remainder of winter.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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Which is a lot more important than the outcome of one politician’s case.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
2 Feb. 2025
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Baby Gear According to Schoen, donating your strollers and baby swings may work for smaller organizations (call first to confirm) but places like Goodwill and the Salvation Army can’t accept them.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2025
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In 2007, its baby cereal product was recalled due to possible choking hazards.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2025
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Once that vessel is ruptured, the hair never returns—a common result from rough waxing and threading.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
5 Feb. 2025
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The results mark Toyota’s second consecutive year over year decline in operating profit after the company saw profit fall 20% year over year in the previous quarter.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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As a toddler, Mari was envious of her siblings’ green cards.—
Araceli Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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There was a blending of worlds for Billy's fifth birthday as the toddler apparently had a Pikachu/Spiderman cake for his birthday.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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Designers had initially hoped to tunnel beneath the rail line, but UP refused permission, the resultant bridge adding well over $15 million to the project cost, according to Ellerman.—
Mark Lamster,
Dallas News,
29 June 2023
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In the picture, the newborn's little foot could be seen as his mom snapped a photo outside.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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From birth to elder care, Medicaid covers newborns, children, low-income individuals and families, people with disabilities and substance abuse issues, and nursing home residents, among others, according to Alker.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Child.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/child. Accessed 15 Feb. 2025.
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