1
as in children
a recently born person
the baby is just learning to sit up, so be careful
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2
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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4
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
Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The pictures got more and more creative over time, as Edie asked her mom to draw babies, cats and birds.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
When water temperatures spike, the state of Florida warns replanting groups to pause their efforts and keep those tender babies out of the water.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Always amazed how loving these sweet babies are after enduring so much abuse and neglect.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Toddlers and babies especially might especially appreciate a break from their constricting seat, and a change in scenery, by talking a walk up and down the aisles with mom or dad.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
The two supes are the only two babies known to have survived the experiment of injecting Compound V into utero babies (which resulted in the deaths of several other babies receiving the same treatment).
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
In her Season 22 premiere interview with Deadline, Grey’s Anatomy executive producer/showrunner Meg Marinis confirmed that the babies will be delivered this season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
About one in five babies was born premature or underweight.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
At a nutrition center in Camp 15 of Cox’s Bazar – run by Concern Worldwide, with programs from UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP) – babies are measured for malnutrition by wrapping a paper tape measure around their tiny arms.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The pictures got more and more creative over time, as Edie asked her mom to draw babies, cats and birds.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
When water temperatures spike, the state of Florida warns replanting groups to pause their efforts and keep those tender babies out of the water.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Always amazed how loving these sweet babies are after enduring so much abuse and neglect.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Toddlers and babies especially might especially appreciate a break from their constricting seat, and a change in scenery, by talking a walk up and down the aisles with mom or dad.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
The two supes are the only two babies known to have survived the experiment of injecting Compound V into utero babies (which resulted in the deaths of several other babies receiving the same treatment).
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
In her Season 22 premiere interview with Deadline, Grey’s Anatomy executive producer/showrunner Meg Marinis confirmed that the babies will be delivered this season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
About one in five babies was born premature or underweight.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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The Halls have three children ranging in age from 7 to 15.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The funding changes affect the 42 million Americans who receive SNAP benefits, including low-income families, children and seniors.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Just over a week later, two men, Destry Jones, 20, and Damien Hinson, 18, were arrested in connection with the incident.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Recent research suggests that young men in low-income communities are particularly affected by financial consequences tied to sports gambling.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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But Cuomo himself has a long list of progressive accomplishments, including criminal justice reforms and victories for same-sex rights, which once earned him staunch support on the left.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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Despite his results against the reigning MVP, Yesavage didn't think much of his accomplishments.—
Aaron Coloma,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The faculty experience has been that administrations often side with the complainers.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Recognize Quieter Customers Celebrate the non-complainers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Nationally, Head Start serves roughly 750,000 infants, toddlers and preschool-age children, providing not just childcare and early learning but also free meals, health screenings and family support.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
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Local public health officials have also expressed concerns about funding drying up for WIC, which supports women, infants and children with nutritional assistance and other health services.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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His successes on behalf of the American people will be imprinted upon the fabric of America and will be felt by every other Administration that comes after him.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Recently, Moore caught up with PEOPLE in October and revealed the one thing that's still on her career bucket list after more than two decades in Hollywood filled with successes that span music, movies and beyond.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Key West native Mario Palazon of FreshCo Fish Market & Grill in Kendall, who has been in the seafood wholesale business for more than 20 years, says that his suppliers have been catching a record number of crabs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Most years, very few baby crabs emerge, but occasionally a huge number survive, maintaining the island's population.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s the kind of failing grade that ends drives and spoils red zone trips.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Frozen Shrimp Shellfish, like shrimp, spoils quickly, which is why many people prefer to purchase frozen shrimp.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Babies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babies. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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