1
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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2
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
For their part, Benjamin’s children aren’t moved to tears in the wake of his death either.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
In an interview at Shelbyville Police Headquarters, Igou said the children had lived with her full-time since her ex-husband moved out in November 2024.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
If parents think their children should believe in a certain way, there are private schools, Wright said.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, individual clinicians are concerned that this could have adverse effects on pregnant women's health and the health of their unborn children.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
In an interview at Shelbyville Police Headquarters, Igou said the children had lived with her full-time since her ex-husband moved out in November 2024.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
If parents think their children should believe in a certain way, there are private schools, Wright said.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, individual clinicians are concerned that this could have adverse effects on pregnant women's health and the health of their unborn children.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for child
Noun
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The multilingual staff at the kids club keeps children engaged with treasure hunts, piñata making, and beach walks.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Watching his wonderful kids, Amy, Jamie and Shauna, grow up and become deeply connected to the arts and making an impact in this world has been an immense privilege.—
Michelle Satter,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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The endangered infant, who hasn’t been named yet, was born with a head and body covered in orange fur, which will gradually darken to jet black within a year, as is the case with all François langurs.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The reenactment shows a caretaker roughly handling the infant doll, placing him on the mattress with obvious impact and then flipping him on his stomach and pressing on his back and head.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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DePrimeo then made certain that the outcome was never in doubt.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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That harms outcomes and raises risks.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In unvaccinated pregnant women, measles may cause premature birth or a low-birthweight baby.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The lives of women and babies are on the line.—
Mimi Zieman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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That's the result of Republicans and Democrats failing to reach a deal to pass a stopgap funding bill.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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For best results and to keep your flannel looking great, follow the care instructions on the tag.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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For younger toddlers, consider the Learning Resources Farmer’s Market Color Sorting Set to help with fine motor skills and the Sereed Balance Bike for coordination.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
24 Sep. 2025
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Seeing his son-in-law and Grant on the sidelines cheering on Ali without Michelle while chasing after Haley, a rambunctious 21-month-old toddler, Ray asked Ben where his daughter was.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The resultant program or app is established without any need for understanding computer programming.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The resultant meandering is pleasant, but much of the initial intrigue is lost when the uniqueness of the film’s concept becomes diluted.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
6 Sep. 2025
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An autopsy to determine the newborn's cause of death proved inconclusive, and the medical examiner's report said that more testing would be required.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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From joy to detention Just one day after Mario Monteverde left the maternity hospital in Buffalo, New York, with his wife and their premature newborn, he was detained by immigration authorities, despite holding full TPS extension approval, with his protection officially confirmed in April.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Child.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/child. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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