1
as in child
a recently born person
the baby is just learning to sit up, so be careful
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2
as in person
a member of the human race
I don't care what you want, there'll be no more work for this baby today
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as in success
a successful result brought about by hard work
a small film that was a labor of love and the baby that the director was proudest of
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as in complainer
a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things
don't be such a baby—the shot didn't hurt that much
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as in to nurse
to treat with great or excessive care
he babied his car, faithfully washing it every week if you baby him he'll never learn to take care of himself
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as in mini
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Recent Examples of baby
Jessica Simmons-Reid, Artforum, 1 June 2025
The baby’s father is David, a prisoner convicted of a 2008 murder.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 30 May 2025
Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Nov. 2023
Plus, judging by Dustin May, Walker Buehler and many others, babying a pitcher doesn’t seem too effective.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2023
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Noun
The next images that appear depict three sequential viewpoints, suggesting the frames of a film strip, of a baby’s crowning head.
—Jessica Simmons-Reid, Artforum, 1 June 2025
The baby’s father is David, a prisoner convicted of a 2008 murder.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 30 May 2025
Verb
The sensitive child of the bunch doesn’t need to be babied.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 28 Nov. 2023
Plus, judging by Dustin May, Walker Buehler and many others, babying a pitcher doesn’t seem too effective.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baby
Noun
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Voices Column: Lewis W. Hine’s photos helped child labor laws pass a century ago.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Another victim was 27-year-old Mary Reiner, who had just returned home after giving birth to her first child.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Having said that, there are resources for the average person.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because word of the separation needed to come from Homa.—
Doug Ferguson,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Such a gradual approach to the moon does not, however, guarantee landing success.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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According to the American Alpine Institute, the average annual success rate on Denali is just over 50%.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
Verb
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While Sir Alex Ferguson and his players were still nursing hangovers from their epic Champions League final victory over Bayern Munich in May 1999, Cunha came into the world in the Brazilian state of Paraiba.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
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
Adjective
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The duo weave through the small streets of Rome in mini Fiat 500s at top speeds.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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More Blackwell Mini PCs Incoming Even though the DGX Spark is an Nvidia product built with Nvidia parts, the company won't be alone in making these AI mini PCs.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
Noun
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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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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
Noun
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As Rusby talks of finding god and becoming a better man, Kev screws a silencer onto his pistol.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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Ellen von Unwerth mans the camera at the amfAR Gala in France on May 22.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Their guide, speaking to the New York Times, credited their accomplishment to a secret advantage: prior to the trip, the climbers inhaled xenon gas, which may have made their acclimatization to the low-oxygen environment of Everest easier.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
29 May 2025
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During 2024-25, the company achieved a notable accomplishment: a 3% year-on-year sales increase in China.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Baby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baby. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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