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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
Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Baby Toys Since babies put everything in their mouths, keeping their toys germ-free is ideal.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Research shows, however, that access to modern contraceptives, and the ability to prevent or space out pregnancies, improves maternal mortality rates, family incomes and babies’ health.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
My mom was pregnant twice in the 1960s, back to back, and gave up both babies for adoption.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Since then, the number of men applying to become sole parents of surrogate babies has tripled, according to data cited in The Times.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
In a clinical trial with the largest cohort to date — 42 participants across eight sites in China, ranging from babies to a 32-year-old — researchers found that 90% of participants reported significant improvement in their hearing after receiving a gene therapy injection.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026
Watching babies get blown to bits should do something to you.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Since January 2026, doctors have been seeing more rotavirus in babies and young children than usual.
—Annette Regan, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 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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However, many Ozempic babies were born after their mothers conceived while on the medication.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Baby Toys Since babies put everything in their mouths, keeping their toys germ-free is ideal.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
Research shows, however, that access to modern contraceptives, and the ability to prevent or space out pregnancies, improves maternal mortality rates, family incomes and babies’ health.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
My mom was pregnant twice in the 1960s, back to back, and gave up both babies for adoption.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
Since then, the number of men applying to become sole parents of surrogate babies has tripled, according to data cited in The Times.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 23 Apr. 2026
In a clinical trial with the largest cohort to date — 42 participants across eight sites in China, ranging from babies to a 32-year-old — researchers found that 90% of participants reported significant improvement in their hearing after receiving a gene therapy injection.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 23 Apr. 2026
Watching babies get blown to bits should do something to you.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Since January 2026, doctors have been seeing more rotavirus in babies and young children than usual.
—Annette Regan, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 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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The introduction of new younger characters, presumably designed to help guide children through Stoller’s already simplified narrative, signals a desire for intergenerational accessibility.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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From 1929 until 2006, Pluto lived in the imagination of children and adults alike as the ninth and outermost planet in our solar system.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Apr. 2026
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Both guides included a chart with ideal body weights for men and women and provided some guidance on how to safely lose weight.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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There was evidence that the two men, who’d befriended Brettler weeks earlier, had assaulted him shortly before his death – though neither was charged by police, who concluded that the death was probably suicide.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ashton has also been recognized for several personal athletic accomplishments.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Her accomplishments also included a third-place team finish at the International Mixed Pairs and a second-place team finish at the USA-URS Dual Meet in 1987.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 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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If family needs cause drama, set kind boundaries and explain them to any complainers.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 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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Most people recover from treatment, but older adults, infants and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop severe illnesses from salmonellosis.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The campaign focuses on supporting NICU infants with products designed alongside nurses and doctors to meet their specific needs.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Israel has also enjoyed a number of military successes against Iran and its Lebanese proxy, the Hezbollah militant group.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The final version released in theaters focuses on Jackson's musical successes and difficult relationship with his father, Joe Jackson (Colman Domingo).—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The tide pools around Haystack and elsewhere along Cannon Beach are extraordinary, with colorful sea stars, anemones, crabs, snails, coral, sponges, and sea slugs.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The beak — also called the jaw — is the only rigid portion, made of chitin, a tough material also found in the shells of crabs, lobsters and insects.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Babies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babies. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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