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 fenestrated containers can be planted with succulents like hens and chicks.
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ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Viewers can watch the couple care for their chicks from multiple angles via two different livestreams on the website.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The two chicks will be named by the third-graders at a school in Big Bear, according to Jenny Voisard, media manager for Friends of Big Bear Valley.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Sharif estimated the ospreys will depart in three to four months, once their chicks are able to fly.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The ostensible point of looks-maxxing is to bag hot chicks, but quite clearly the real fun comes from inspiring awe in men.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Whether fans prefer them fresh, slightly stale or dipped in chocolate, those 2 billion marshmallow chicks and bunnies aren’t going anywhere.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
That works out to roughly six marshmallow chicks for every person in the United States.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
According to the news release, fish eagle chicks in the wild start flying around 70 to 75 days old and remain close to their parents’ territory for two to three months before living on their own.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Viewers can watch the couple care for their chicks from multiple angles via two different livestreams on the website.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2026
The two chicks will be named by the third-graders at a school in Big Bear, according to Jenny Voisard, media manager for Friends of Big Bear Valley.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
Sharif estimated the ospreys will depart in three to four months, once their chicks are able to fly.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The ostensible point of looks-maxxing is to bag hot chicks, but quite clearly the real fun comes from inspiring awe in men.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Whether fans prefer them fresh, slightly stale or dipped in chocolate, those 2 billion marshmallow chicks and bunnies aren’t going anywhere.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
That works out to roughly six marshmallow chicks for every person in the United States.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
According to the news release, fish eagle chicks in the wild start flying around 70 to 75 days old and remain close to their parents’ territory for two to three months before living on their own.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chicks
Noun
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Their kids have their own favorites.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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So here's a guide to picking out the best, age-appropriate books kids will actually read.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to the police report, the mother was cornered and groped at her car with her children in the back seat before the man ran away.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Video taken by a bystander in the area shows a mob of juveniles throwing punches on the street, with one group surrounding an officer before scattering in different directions.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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In Gwinnett County, police released body camera video that shows dozens of teens running through the Gwinnett County Mall on March 28 as officers move in, which led to the arrest of two adults and seven juveniles.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Chicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chicks. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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