as in children
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
the fire was accidentally started by a couple of kids fooling around
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as in fools
to make jokes
he always kids around about his "wild and crazy" life as an accountant
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Recent Examples of kids
Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
So here's a guide to picking out the best, age-appropriate books kids will actually read.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The kids’ meal comes with one of 12 collectible toys, each featuring a different character on a posable clip.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Nowadays, the young kids love this kind of food.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Moore and Kaori’s dad had taken their two young kids out to get baby supplies when the shooting occurred.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
This housing project will build 743 rental units and, in coordination with BART’s developers, a new 20,000-square-foot library with specific areas for seniors, teens, kids and community rooms for additional civic activities.
—Paul Fadelli, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Milwaukee after-school programs are getting a boost in funds and support for bringing music opportunities to kids – thanks to Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
That’s a win for your family, your community, and the planet your kids are inheriting.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
David Moin, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids ages 1-3 get 500 milligrams of calcium and 400 international units of vitamin D per day, ages 4-8 get 800 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D per day, and kids ages 9-17 get 1,300 mg of calcium and 600 IU vitamin D per day.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
There’s an adults-only section and a large, warm pool that kids love.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
Rates for the winter journey to the North Pole start at approximately $42 for adults (and kids ages 12 and over) and just over $31 for children ages two to 11.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, Wilson is showing off his brand's latest back-to-school collection as part of Macy's x Rookie kids fashion show, and his three eldest kids walked the runway.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
There’s also never really a good explanation for why the population of campers has dwindled, beyond Charlie Brown telling Sally that kids her age just want to watch TV instead of heading outdoors for fun.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Their kids have their own favorites.
—Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
So here's a guide to picking out the best, age-appropriate books kids will actually read.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The kids’ meal comes with one of 12 collectible toys, each featuring a different character on a posable clip.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Nowadays, the young kids love this kind of food.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Moore and Kaori’s dad had taken their two young kids out to get baby supplies when the shooting occurred.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
This housing project will build 743 rental units and, in coordination with BART’s developers, a new 20,000-square-foot library with specific areas for seniors, teens, kids and community rooms for additional civic activities.
—Paul Fadelli, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Milwaukee after-school programs are getting a boost in funds and support for bringing music opportunities to kids – thanks to Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2026
That’s a win for your family, your community, and the planet your kids are inheriting.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ziegler most recently served as senior vice president and general merchandise manager at Saks Global overseeing multiple women’s and kids categories for Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids ages 1-3 get 500 milligrams of calcium and 400 international units of vitamin D per day, ages 4-8 get 800 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D per day, and kids ages 9-17 get 1,300 mg of calcium and 600 IU vitamin D per day.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
There’s an adults-only section and a large, warm pool that kids love.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
Rates for the winter journey to the North Pole start at approximately $42 for adults (and kids ages 12 and over) and just over $31 for children ages two to 11.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, Wilson is showing off his brand's latest back-to-school collection as part of Macy's x Rookie kids fashion show, and his three eldest kids walked the runway.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
There’s also never really a good explanation for why the population of campers has dwindled, beyond Charlie Brown telling Sally that kids her age just want to watch TV instead of heading outdoors for fun.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kids
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According to the police report, the mother was cornered and groped at her car with her children in the back seat before the man ran away.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The comedian jokes to laughter and applause before asking if anyone in the room is a lawyer.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bridges jokes that her staff are more nervous about a drop-by visit from her than from state inspectors.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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The trailer then shows Hagrid explaining the Wizarding World to Harry and teases some information about his deceased parents.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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The trailer teases a few of those moments, including one with Cyrus and her mom Tish Cyrus-Purcell sitting in Hannah Montana's iconic closet.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Kids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kids. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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