as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
those innocent little chicks can scarcely imagine what life has in store for them
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Recent Examples of chicks
The San Francisco Zoo recently welcomed three Magellanic penguin chicks, the first successful hatching of these South American birds at the zoo in three years.
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CBS News, 13 June 2026
These shred the chicks quickly, in a brutally efficient process.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The three peregrine falcon chicks nesting above the UC Davis Medical Center have entered a new phase in their development and, officials said, have names to go along with it.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
How long will the chicks stay in the nest?
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
After the chicks fledge in early July, hummingbirds become more visible at backyard feeders.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Jackie and Shadow cam Famous California bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow have taken the internet by storm with their adorable chicks this spring.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Three randy, middle-aged white chicks (Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb) seek illicit thrills.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
This one features adorable baby farm animals, including a baby goat, calf, and chicks.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
CBS News, 13 June 2026
These shred the chicks quickly, in a brutally efficient process.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The three peregrine falcon chicks nesting above the UC Davis Medical Center have entered a new phase in their development and, officials said, have names to go along with it.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
How long will the chicks stay in the nest?
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
After the chicks fledge in early July, hummingbirds become more visible at backyard feeders.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Jackie and Shadow cam Famous California bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow have taken the internet by storm with their adorable chicks this spring.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Three randy, middle-aged white chicks (Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb) seek illicit thrills.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
This one features adorable baby farm animals, including a baby goat, calf, and chicks.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chicks
Noun
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A little play tent with a play campfire had been thoughtfully set up for my kids in the living room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The 'Blink Twice' actress opened up about her thoughts on having kids.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The South Boston community is taking a stand and rallying around two children after an armed robbery at their lemonade stand Wednesday afternoon.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Rosa Emanuela Lo Faro, an Italian lawyer who represents some of the minors, told CNN that in some cases the children were completely cut off from their lives back in Ukraine.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Both whales that washed up earlier this month were juveniles.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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Three juveniles were also injured.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Chicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chicks. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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