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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 baby
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
Discerning Deacons has been working with Hermanos de la Calle, a nonprofit that started out of Muñoz’s desire to show his children that being a Christian means more than just attending weekly mass.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The artists would be children, just like her daughter.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
As a result, children learn to disconnect from themselves faster and faster.
—Reem Raouda, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Snag big spring savings on tech, apparel, beauty and more
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale means serious discounts on everything from children’s clothing to TVs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The artists would be children, just like her daughter.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
As a result, children learn to disconnect from themselves faster and faster.
—Reem Raouda, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Snag big spring savings on tech, apparel, beauty and more
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale means serious discounts on everything from children’s clothing to TVs.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for child
Noun
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Watch this video for tips on finding age-appropriate books for kids.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The former Fortune 100 company marketing executive rescued a white rabbit that a family with kids no longer wanted.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Six innocent people, including an unborn baby, died in three separate pursuits throughout Orange and Los Angeles counties this week.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Curtis revealed that Annie, who welcomed her baby boy with husband Jason Wolf in December, was able to take the grief and sadness of losing her godparents and birth as a new beginning.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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The same way that alcohol affects people differently, mixing alcohol and CBD can cause different outcomes in different people.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 100 Best leaders focus on what’s effective, not simply efficient—on outcomes, not just usage.—
Michael Bush,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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For its 310 students and more than 80 children from infants to toddlers, Greenland represents a second chance at school that is free from stigma and, experts say, a model for how young mothers can be reintegrated into education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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After birth, human beings undergo infant and toddler development, moving on to child development before progressing to puberty and adolescence on the way to adulthood.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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No matter the result, Curry is back and healthy at long last for the Warriors after a right knee injury, and everyone at Chase Center celebrated right along with him in Golden State's 117-116 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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In golf, your results determine your payday.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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When her mother was charged with making false statements and they were separated, the toddler was sent to the custody of the ORR, which cares for immigrant children in shelter or foster settings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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If her toddlers are in her videos, they’re filmed from the back or side.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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The resultant device blends fast discharge speeds with massive storage capacity, holding up to 25 times more energy per kilogram than conventional versions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Then came the attack on Iran, with the resultant manufacturing of consent.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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The family said the young boy suffered skull fractures on both sides of his head but has since been released from the hospital.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Richard Funk was unlike many of the other fraternity boys Welsh had encountered.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Child.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/child. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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