1
as in child
a recently born person
the baby is just learning to sit up, so be careful
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2
as in person
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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as in success
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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as in complainer
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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as in to nurse
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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as in mini
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Recent Examples of baby
Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
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Toss these tablets on the tile and breathe baby, breathe.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 Apr. 2025
Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 28 Jan. 2023
The cake symbolizes the three kings bringing gifts to baby Jesus.
—Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 24 Jan. 2023
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Noun
Depression during and after pregnancy can have long-term effects on both mothers and babies, yet too many women go without treatment.
—Cindy Arenberg Seltzer, Sun Sentinel, 13 Apr. 2025
By Jennifer Hussein 9 Best Shower Steamers for Spa-Level Soothing
Toss these tablets on the tile and breathe baby, breathe.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
Claire Danes is getting mixed reactions to baby No. 3.
—Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 28 Jan. 2023
The cake symbolizes the three kings bringing gifts to baby Jesus.
—Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 24 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baby
Noun
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Born in Georgia, Ridley was the seventh of eight children, and born on Dec. 21, 1952.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The dangers of children having phones at school is another issue the show tackles, albeit subtly.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Davis police on Monday continued their search for the person or people who shot and wounded three people in the city’s Community Park on Saturday sending UC Davis Picnic Day revelers scrambling from the chaos.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Every person in the USA, not just citizens, has a right to due process.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Those successes led to Hilton being named to this year’s CNBC Changemakers list, which spotlights women whose accomplishments have left an indelible mark on the business world.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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His next challenge will be sustaining that level of success over the course of a 10-plus year career to follow the footsteps of the duo that came ushered him into the league.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There have been whispers that Raphinha might be nursing a minor injury or suffering from fatigue, but Flick put such rumors to bed when speaking before reporters on Tuesday afternoon.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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In terrible condition, the animals were taken to Bravehearts Equine Center in Paris, Kentucky, where they were slowly nursed back to health.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Among organic produce, mini sweet peppers saw the highest price jump, along with gala apples and navel oranges.—
Daniel Schrager,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2025
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And starting April 18, get a free mini flowerpot keychain with every in-store purchase (pot, get it?), while supplies last.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Vulnerable populations, including infants and older adults, are susceptible to health risks because of the colder temperatures.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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In the toxicology literature, a series of reports suggest a rise in melatonin misuse—and indicate that some caregivers are even giving doses to infants.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Their names appeared on a list of more than 200 Venezuelan men held in the notorious prison, which is how their family found them.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Mac Engel Fort Worth Star-Telegram 817-390-7760 Mac Engel is an award-winning columnist who has covered sports since the dawn of man; Cowboys, TCU, Stars, Rangers, Mavericks, etc. Olympics.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Rejoining Formula 1 as its official timekeeper in 2025 is part of this version —but the message is broader: the brand is for those who push limits of high performance, competitiveness and accomplishment, in sports or life.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Whether that's more impressive than his in-ring accomplishments is up to interpretation.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Baby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baby. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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