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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
In Indiana, state education money follows the child, so if students leave HSE for a charter school HSE would lose money.
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John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
The incident occurred when Harman was in China and his wife and children were vacationing in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Please note that children under 12 are not permitted, and guests are asked to refrain from eating, drinking, and taking photos inside the homes.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Protecting children from Ukraine’s freezing temperatures Children in Ukraine are facing their third winter since the escalation of the war in February 2022.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
The incident occurred when Harman was in China and his wife and children were vacationing in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
Please note that children under 12 are not permitted, and guests are asked to refrain from eating, drinking, and taking photos inside the homes.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
Protecting children from Ukraine’s freezing temperatures Children in Ukraine are facing their third winter since the escalation of the war in February 2022.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for child
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Your kids are going through school and the pressure’s already going to be immense with kids saying things because your dad’s an actor.Leigh Nordstrom, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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In the book, Dave depicted Toph (short for Christopher) as a guileless kid, the personification of hope.Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Goshen Township Fire Department personnel were dispatched on Monday morning to the 1500 block of East Meadowbrook Drive for a report of an infant experiencing breathing problems after a fall, police said.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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How to prevent whooping cough: The best protection for infants against whooping cough is to be vaccinated, said Goodsitt.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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The filing also notes ongoing legal proceedings, including cases related to trademark infringement and alleged misrepresentation, with outcomes currently uncertain.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Alex Forsyth’s teammates may have felt sick in the aftermath of the Broncos’ 16-14 loss to the Chiefs, first about the game’s outcome and then about criticism toward the Broncos’ second-year offensive lineman.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
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The study also reveals that Amazon’s prices for everyday essentials – such as beauty, baby, and household products – are 1% to 6% lower than other retailers.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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About 370,000 babies were born at 37 weeks’ gestation or earlier last year, according to the report.Erika Edwards, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The MassMutual Consumer Spending & Saving Index from 2022 found similar results: 31 percent of Americans said their ideal gift was cash; 16 percent said their dream present was a gift card.Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
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Saturday’s result mirrored the Sharks’ game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The front left side of the vehicle hit the toddler and the driver immediately stopped.Jason Green, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Sophie Allison, the artist behind the moniker, was born in Zurich, Switzerland, but moved to Nashville as a toddler.Hanif Abdurraqib, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 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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The 12-page unclassified summary of the Biden administration’s after action report on the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan laid most of the blame for the rapid defeat of Afghan forces and the resultant need for a chaotic 17-day evacuation on the Trump administration's failure to plan.Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 7 Apr. 2023
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Then came the shocking image of a masked lawmaker carrying her newborn into the Assembly chambers during the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic because she was denied a request to work remotely after giving birth.Mackenzie Mays, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Don't miss these The parents of a newborn who died at Ascension Columbia St. Mary's have filed a malpractice suit.JR Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Child.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/child. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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