as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
those innocent little chicks can scarcely imagine what life has in store for them
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Recent Examples of chick
The chick was born about six weeks ago, zoo officials said Thursday in a news release, hatching at just 76 grams — the size and weight of a tennis ball.
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Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Because the chick's parents are first-time breeders, staff made the decision to hand-rear it, providing around-the-clock care.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Cadbury mini eggs and chocolate chicks make a fun topping for the kids.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Children can pet a chick and plant a radish seed.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
The only baby available for public viewing at the zoo is Gilbert and Dumpling’s chick, according to the post.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Females can lay up to four eggs before raising their chicks alone.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Because the chick's parents are first-time breeders, staff made the decision to hand-rear it, providing around-the-clock care.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
Cadbury mini eggs and chocolate chicks make a fun topping for the kids.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Children can pet a chick and plant a radish seed.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
The only baby available for public viewing at the zoo is Gilbert and Dumpling’s chick, according to the post.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2026
Females can lay up to four eggs before raising their chicks alone.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chick
Noun
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One morning, Amber Lowrey, the sister of a defendant named Savanna Batten, showed up early after dropping her kids off at school.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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And kids were harmed and kids died.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kefir is the wild child of the yogurt family—the drinkable liquid is super gut friendly, and is believed to lower inflammation throughout the body.—
Jahnavi Rapaka,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2026
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The legislative blueprint outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers, focusing on protecting children, preventing electricity costs from surging, respecting intellectual property rights, preventing censorship and educating Americans on using the technology.—
SEUNG MIN KIM,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Chick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chick. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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