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as in children
a recently born person
the baby is just learning to sit up, so be careful
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as in men
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 accomplishments
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 complainers
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 nurses
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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Recent Examples of babies
Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
Yet research shows the real influence rests with women themselves – and that change will only come if more babies are born within the community.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
When to Call a Professional Involve a wildlife professional if the babies appear sick, injured, orphaned, or are creating a safety concern on the property, says Rakestraw.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
While most recover, some — including young babies, pregnant people and those with weak immune systems — are at higher risk of developing dangerous complications like pneumonia, brain swelling, blindness or even dying.
—Devi Shastri, Fortune, 20 June 2026
If waves happen to come up chest high, babies are stuck in position.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 June 2026
While a certain brand of Rugrats magic — namely, the ways babies misunderstand the adult world — is lost in this incarnation, fans of the original will find plenty of callbacks.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
The condition primarily affects babies under one year of age because their immune systems are still developing.
—Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
All three babies were successfully treated, and no deaths have been reported, the FDA said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Hummers are the smallest and lightest of birds, some weighing no more than a coin, some babies the size of a bean.
—Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
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Infant mortality is the measure of how many babies die before reaching their first birthday.
—Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
Yet research shows the real influence rests with women themselves – and that change will only come if more babies are born within the community.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
When to Call a Professional Involve a wildlife professional if the babies appear sick, injured, orphaned, or are creating a safety concern on the property, says Rakestraw.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
While most recover, some — including young babies, pregnant people and those with weak immune systems — are at higher risk of developing dangerous complications like pneumonia, brain swelling, blindness or even dying.
—Devi Shastri, Fortune, 20 June 2026
If waves happen to come up chest high, babies are stuck in position.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 June 2026
While a certain brand of Rugrats magic — namely, the ways babies misunderstand the adult world — is lost in this incarnation, fans of the original will find plenty of callbacks.
—Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026
The condition primarily affects babies under one year of age because their immune systems are still developing.
—Victoria Forster, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
All three babies were successfully treated, and no deaths have been reported, the FDA said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Verb
Each new piece was crafted to be simple, functional, and beautiful, giving parents peace of mind and babies a nurturing space to grow.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Hummers are the smallest and lightest of birds, some weighing no more than a coin, some babies the size of a bean.
—Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for babies
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Families with young children could ride all the rides, see the shows and meet multiple characters in a day, if lines aren’t too long, but the park isn’t meant to be treated like a checklist.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Canada has an 8-0 advantage in shots on goal; meanwhile, Qatar is down to 10 men after a red card, the fifth of the tournament so far.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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That's when two men jumped in, and fists started flying.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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The Swedish hypercar specialists announced that the longest-running member of its lineup just added two more records to its list of accomplishments.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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Our tactile and sensory life has been de-emphasized in favor of ideas, symbols, accomplishments, and abstractions.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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However, the Lakers are complainers to begin with and have always gotten a favorable whistle.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The pervasive popularity of the show and its creator will be the reason the complainers have no voice.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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After Robin is gravely injured, he is taken in by the sage prioress Brigid (Jodie Comer), who nurses him back to health at an island convent.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
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Her father — struggling with poverty and the grief over his wife's death — wants to shoot it, but Jessica secretly nurses the animal back to health, bringing her closer to her father in the process.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
25 Nov. 2025
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For guests traveling with infants, complimentary baby essentials, including bottle warmers, infant bathtubs, and nightlights, will be ready at check-in.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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On Wednesday, June 17, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall for Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula after multiple infants got sick and were hospitalized with infant botulism after consuming the formula.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Windham’s mother said her son’s death upended their lives and left the family devastated, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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But far more lives have probably been saved by basic hygiene and clean water that prevent them in the first place.—
Michael J. Coren,
Washington Post,
16 June 2026
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However, Ukraine’s successes have highlighted its ability to inflict painful damage on Russia and change the course of the conflict while Moscow’s advances recently have ground to a near halt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Houser says even with all of his team's successes, the mission is still greater than the accomplishments themselves.—
Josh Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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“Babies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babies. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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