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
For the past two years, biologists with the Pennsylvania Game Commission have banded chicks born in the nest.
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Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Cadbury mini eggs and chocolate chicks make a fun topping for the kids.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Females can lay up to four eggs before raising their chicks alone.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Females can lay up to four eggs before raising their chicks alone.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Because the tests took place within the chicks’ carefully supervised first hours of life outside their eggshell, this association between particular sounds and shapes couldn’t have been learned from experience.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Then, the scientists presented the chicks with two panels, one decorated with a blob-like shape and one decorated with a spiky one.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Three randy, middle-aged white chicks (Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb) seek illicit thrills.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
Mr Cañas-Valle identified 23 adults and four chicks nesting and roosting within a single cave on the Chimborazo volcano.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Cadbury mini eggs and chocolate chicks make a fun topping for the kids.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Females can lay up to four eggs before raising their chicks alone.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Females can lay up to four eggs before raising their chicks alone.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Because the tests took place within the chicks’ carefully supervised first hours of life outside their eggshell, this association between particular sounds and shapes couldn’t have been learned from experience.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Then, the scientists presented the chicks with two panels, one decorated with a blob-like shape and one decorated with a spiky one.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
Three randy, middle-aged white chicks (Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb) seek illicit thrills.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
Mr Cañas-Valle identified 23 adults and four chicks nesting and roosting within a single cave on the Chimborazo volcano.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chicks
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These hydrocolloid gel bandages seal the blister and provide cushioning against further friction, which will get your kids back in the mood to meet Minnie Mouse super fast.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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For homes with pets and kids, this machine-washable throw is a smart pick; simply lay the blanket flat to dry and shake it out to restore its fluffiness.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Spiro grew up privileged in London, one of four children of Glenn Spiro, a prominent jeweler who counts Jay-Z as a client and pal.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Human rights groups have reported that more than 1,000 people have been killed by US-Israeli strikes since Saturday, including children.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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One adult and two juveniles were ultimately taken into custody in connection with the incident, but, due to the complexity of the case and ongoing forensic review, were later released pending further investigative action, the police department said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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In Palm Beach, Florida, a case against the county sheriff helped end the practice of putting juveniles in solitary confinement.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Chicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chicks. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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