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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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Kate figuring out how to stop World War III with a clear head and a little seduction on The Diplomat is child's play compared to what Claire Danes subjected herself to as CIA agent Carrie Mathison in Homeland.
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Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 6 May 2023
Is my child's play concerning?
—Alia Wong, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2021
This isn't child's play, this is my child.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2012
Once the foundation is laid and the ground floor constructed, the rest of the process will, in a way, resemble child's play.
—Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2013
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Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 6 May 2023
Is my child's play concerning?
—Alia Wong, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2021
This isn't child's play, this is my child.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2012
Once the foundation is laid and the ground floor constructed, the rest of the process will, in a way, resemble child's play.
—Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2013
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for child's play
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The one whose legs turned nothings into somethings, improvising the Lions’ entire defensive game plan into a pile of ash?Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2024
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But nothings more peaceful than tomorrow to a man going through pain today.Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
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Get The Recipe 35 of 60 Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake Ready in 30 minutes Getting your kids to eat their greens will be a breeze with this cheesy pasta bake.Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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Cuisinart 5-Speed Hand Mixer Mixing ingredients is a breeze with this hand mixer.Toni Sutton, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Back at home, those decisions seemed insurmountable because I was hung up on the little trivialities of my life.John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
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Our first instinct was to fill that vacuum with distractions and triviality.Matt Bai, Washington Post, 17 July 2024
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Once their thrill ride is over, Joan and Chock stop for a sunset picnic.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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The group will have a picnic by the spring after the work.Flip Putthoff, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Fifth course: Giant cream puff, sugared blackberries, caramel and candied pecans.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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Desserts include a sundae bar with ice cream, an assortment of toppings and a cream puff.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024
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But that was kid stuff compared to the adult heartbreak of her stunning new album, The Tortured Poets Department.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024
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On this day, Snyder was up early, dealing with kid stuff; his 11-year-old daughter has an ear infection.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2023
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Gingerbread snack cake is a richly flavorful and versatile dessert that’s superb for the season.Sarah Schutte, National Review, 3 Nov. 2024
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Cookies, cakes, brownies, gummy candies and soft drinks are some of the most popular types of edibles.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Child's play.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/child%27s%20play. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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