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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
Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
In a twist, the babies turned out to be boys, just like Dante and his twin brother.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The guy wants to create a ballroom for his rich friends while turning a blind eye to the fact that babies are going to starve when the SNAP benefits end hours from now.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
But babies' immune systems can handle it, says Maldonado and other scientists.
—NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
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
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
Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Activity Table Foster your little one’s motor skills with this activity table that allows babies ages 6 months and up to flip, slide, roll, spin, and press the buttons, wheels, and lights.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
In a twist, the babies turned out to be boys, just like Dante and his twin brother.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The guy wants to create a ballroom for his rich friends while turning a blind eye to the fact that babies are going to starve when the SNAP benefits end hours from now.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
But babies' immune systems can handle it, says Maldonado and other scientists.
—NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
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
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
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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Campbell, one of the fastest men in college football, has six touchdown catches this season of 50 or more yards, including the 65-yard play that gave Sac State a 14-7 lead over the Vikings.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Two men have been arrested in connection with a fatal daytime shooting in Avondale.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025
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In addition to his accomplishments as a solo artist, Gill has been part of several groups, including Pure Prairie League, The Cherry Bombs and The Time Jumpers.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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Read more on his accomplishments.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 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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Any infants experiencing symptoms should have their care provider contacted immediately.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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The outbreak has sickened at least 13 infants in 10 states.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Just a lot of crabs in the barrel.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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And here, at last, near some crabs locked in a coital embrace, was a fledgling oyster.—
Ben McGrath,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2025.
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