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noun

Definition of babiesnext
plural of baby
1
as in children
a recently born person the baby is just learning to sit up, so be careful

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2
as in men
a member of the human race I don't care what you want, there'll be no more work for this baby today

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3
as in accomplishments
a successful result brought about by hard work a small film that was a labor of love and the baby that the director was proudest of

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4
as in complainers
a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things don't be such a baby—the shot didn't hurt that much

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babies

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verb

present tense third-person singular of baby
as in nurses
to treat with great or excessive care he babied his car, faithfully washing it every week if you baby him he'll never learn to take care of himself

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  1. children
  2. men
  3. accomplishments
  4. people
  5. successes
  6. achievements
  7. guys
  8. toddlers
Noun
  • This moving real-life saga opens with a family—Evelyn and her five, soon to be six, children—living in a small city in California.
    — The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Her fiancé at the time wasn't ready for children, but Zirkle didn't have time to wait.
    — Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Definition of children
Noun
  • The nonprofit ended up purchasing a two-bedroom home in San Diego’s El Cerrito neighborhood, and two men moved in Tuesday.
    — Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
  • In Saturday’s reverse fixture, the result was the same, but in favour of Hansi Flick’s men.
    — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of men
Noun
  • Use the holiday season to evaluate the past year’s accomplishments, challenges, and lessons.
    — Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tie these accomplishments back to the vision and values and emphasize the aspects of your culture that support making a difference.
    — Elizabeth Baskin, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of accomplishments
Noun
  • Alongside daughter Finn, Kylie and husband Jason Kelce share daughters Bennett, 2, Elliotte, 4, and Wyatt, 5. Elsewhere in the podcast, the proud mom spoke about the dos and don'ts of postpartum, highlighting things people should and shouldn’t say to new moms.
    — Hannah Sacks, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The radium lume on the hour markers and hands have developed a rich orange patina, which some people call Pumpkin or Caramel. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    — Thomas Wojtowicz, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of people
Noun
  • Surely there will be more deals and losses, stock market ups and downs, successes and bankruptcies.
    — Megan Poinski, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • His abilities have produced a broad range of career successes involving athletic competition, acting and business ventures.
    — Ashley Hume, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of successes
Noun
  • These are magnificent achievements that propel Hellebuyck beyond back-to-back Vezina Trophy consideration and into Hart territory while proving that Connor and Scheifele can score while playing better defence than earlier in their careers.
    — Murat Ates, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Talley highlighted the district’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and its efforts to support mental health as key achievements during his tenure in Wednesday’s message.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of achievements
Noun
  • Outside of the top four guys, Tuttle took a pay cut to stick around, and Crumedy, last year’s sixth-round pick, is continuing to develop.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Those guys are going to be great players.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of guys
Noun
  • Any toy with small pieces, like dolls' accessories or Legos, can present a choking and aspiration hazard, especially for toddlers.
    — Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Three other tents house a mail room, caseworkers and a cafeteria, where Venezuelan toddlers rub shoulders with Asian children over blaring salsa music.
    — Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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