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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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
Ensure child and pet safety: Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
While recording a commercial focused on hopes for one’s children, the script struck a personal chord.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Ventura is pregnant with her third child with her husband Alex Fine, who is present in the courtroom Thursday.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Beatrice made multiple royal appearances this week, making a return to public life after the birth of her second child, daughter Athena, who was born prematurely.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025
While recording a commercial focused on hopes for one’s children, the script struck a personal chord.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Ventura is pregnant with her third child with her husband Alex Fine, who is present in the courtroom Thursday.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Beatrice made multiple royal appearances this week, making a return to public life after the birth of her second child, daughter Athena, who was born prematurely.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for child
Noun
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Morrison is 32 now — older, wiser, a lot more worldly than the kid who got into trouble, ended up in court and left Old Trafford without fulfilling that rare potential.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Parents can help fill the gaps to help prepare their kids for life on their own.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
6 June 2025
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Nursery night-lights work well for children who are afraid of the dark and people who need to get up in the middle of the night with their tired infant.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Supporters frame baby drop boxes as a beautiful solution for all parties involved—relinquishing parents, infants anonymously surrendered, and families who eventually adopt them.—
Time,
Time,
28 May 2025
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Her relationship may have been seen as the ideal outcome of inner work, so its collapse may have felt disappointing, like a blow to their healing process.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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But the volatility and timing of rate changes will depend on the outcome of the ongoing legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s tariffs and on possible capacity changes related to the introduction of the U.S. port docking fees on Chinese ships, which are uncertain.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
2 June 2025
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In this state of mind, the entrepreneur views their business as their baby, sacrificing everything to ensure their company succeeds.—
Hanneke Antonelli,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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If pregnant women are vaccinated, their babies get some protection against COVID-19.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The result is more of a finer bar-and-grill — note that’s the new name — with dinners for $20-$40.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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Looking at their most recent quarterly results, things are still looking good.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Garcia hadn’t seen the toddler since May 28 and had reported him and Abarca as missing on Sunday.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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An ambulance was called to the home, but the toddler died two days later, on Aug. 16, 2021, the London Evening Standard reported.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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Meanwhile caretakers are concerned with something that can be even more challenging to address: the psychological trauma resultant from years of abuse in captivity.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Also, newborns rely on maternal antibodies from the vaccine to protect them.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Signs of a successful feeding routine include: Your newborn is nursing often.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
26 May 2025
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“Child.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/child. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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