chicks

plural of chick

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of chicks This includes high rates of females not laying clutches, low provisioning rates, emaciated chicks with stunted development and other factors. — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 By the end of this year’s breeding season, about twenty per cent of the hatched chicks had fledged. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 Many tuned in to the nonstop livestream of Jackie’s nest — often daily — to watch her and her mate Shadow weather freezing winter storms, protect their eggs and dote on fuzzy chicks. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 For the first time, the aquarium is sharing with ABC News the names of two of the newest chicks, Chip and Boyd. — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 Prior to the 2011-2012 nesting season, no bald eagle chicks were known to have ever hatched in Big Bear Valley. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026 For many of this year’s chicks, the next milestone will be receiving a name on the anniversary of their hatch days next year. — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 Today, there are 99 breeding pairs in the region, including 160 chicks fledged in the wild. — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2026 The lone male, meanwhile, worked overtime to feed both nests of hungry chicks. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chicks
Noun
  • That’s because the Hoosier state has opted into the new federal program that allows donor money to fund scholarships — for private school or any number of other educational expenses, like tutoring — for low-income kids.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • New this year is Queer Family, dedicated to kids and their families, with a focus on culturally enriching independent films that explore themes of inclusion and identity.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The library already accounts for inappropriate materials for children?
    — Robert Steinbuch, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Ruckrich recalled that Pontoriero was especially adept at interviewing women and children who had endured something traumatic.
    — David Mendell, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Two juveniles were cited after riding e-motorcycles through the Westfield Galleria mall Friday night, according to the Roseville Police Department.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Police told the council the changes are needed in part because of the growing number of e-motos being used by juveniles.
    — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026

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“Chicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chicks. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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