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as in nothing
something of little importance
the injury is child's play, just a scratch
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as in breeze
something that is easy to do
winning the game against those guys will be child's play
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Recent Examples of child's play
Kisiel, who has lived in the Daley Park neighborhood for 38 years, said residents have found fentanyl needles mixed in with the volleyball court sand and child's play area, witnessed arrests and discovered people sleeping on neighbors' porches and in alleyways.
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Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 14 June 2025
Beginning Thursday, Beyond the Gates is set to plunge viewers into a three-episode arc that makes Dani (Karla Mosley) bringing a gun to a wedding look like child's play.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Indecipherable homework assignments that would mystify mere mortals are, well, child's play to Suborno, something his parents marveled at early on.
—Susan Spencer, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
Compensating for this decline in operating income might not be child's play.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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Lauren De Young, AZCentral.com, 14 June 2025
Beginning Thursday, Beyond the Gates is set to plunge viewers into a three-episode arc that makes Dani (Karla Mosley) bringing a gun to a wedding look like child's play.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Indecipherable homework assignments that would mystify mere mortals are, well, child's play to Suborno, something his parents marveled at early on.
—Susan Spencer, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2025
Compensating for this decline in operating income might not be child's play.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for child's play
Noun
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When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Why did her mom press so hard for the littlest of nothings?—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
4 Dec. 2025
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Set the scene Soaring at 1,000 feet above sea level on the St James hills, just a 10-minute drive from the heat and bustle of the west coast’s towns and beaches, Apes Hill offers a refreshing breeze and views of both the Caribbean and Atlantic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The strong, onshore breeze is keeping the risk of dangerous rip currents high along the Atlantic beaches.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All the more reason for those under this sign to embrace the softness and triviality of floral prints right before spring arrives.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Any piece of art begins in triviality.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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The neighborhood/area A sandy footpath takes you to Livadia Beach, which is blissfully free of sunbeds and beach bars (ask the staff to loan you an umbrella and pack you a picnic).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Research published over the past several years reveals that herring gulls — those bold birds haunting beaches, rooftops and picnic spots — actively observe and interpret human behavior to guide their own decisions.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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At the stroke of midnight, Williams welcomed his 25th birthday by blowing out a single candle atop a platter of cream puffs.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Petit fours can be anything from cream puffs or French macarons, to cookies, tarts, and mini cakes like these (petit fours glacés).—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 2025
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The Easter Bunny will be there for meet-and-greets, along with inflatables, face painting and other fun kid stuff.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
24 Mar. 2026
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Land the pedigree of a Giannis, and the kid stuff can be bypassed, as the Knicks did with their trade for Jalen Brunson and the Cavaliers with their deal for Donovan Mitchell.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Additions to the menu include alligator bites and sweet treats, including strawberry shortcake and turtle cheesecake, a decadent chocolate cake and, of course, beignets.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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For Young, getting Cardi B into the School of Business would be the icing on the cake.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Child's play.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/child%27s%20play. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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