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
A-List advisor Ashton Palmer, who has visited Antarctica 50 times, points out that, while most trips take place between November and March, the best time to see penguin chicks is between mid-December and mid-January.
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Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Due to melting ice, mass drownings of emperor penguin chicks have occurred at multiple breeding sites, and entire colonies have fallen into the ocean.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Pittsburgh has its own eagle family that welcomed chicks recently, too.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Why Emperor Penguins Are Declining Emperor penguins depend on stable Antarctic sea ice for breeding, raising chicks and molting for at least nine months of the year.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Even though they were born about a week apart, the chicks won’t meet anytime soon.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
The chicks won’t meet each other for a while.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The fenestrated containers can be planted with succulents like hens and chicks.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Three randy, middle-aged white chicks (Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb) seek illicit thrills.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
Due to melting ice, mass drownings of emperor penguin chicks have occurred at multiple breeding sites, and entire colonies have fallen into the ocean.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Pittsburgh has its own eagle family that welcomed chicks recently, too.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Why Emperor Penguins Are Declining Emperor penguins depend on stable Antarctic sea ice for breeding, raising chicks and molting for at least nine months of the year.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Even though they were born about a week apart, the chicks won’t meet anytime soon.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
The chicks won’t meet each other for a while.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The fenestrated containers can be planted with succulents like hens and chicks.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Three randy, middle-aged white chicks (Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb) seek illicit thrills.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chicks
Noun
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The team's six seniors took the stage in front of a mix of adults and young kids.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Once their kids were in school, moms seemed to be allowed a gradual ascent back into the warmth and light of personhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In addition to two videos featuring children, Biel also shared a third clip showing the technique used on a dog.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Namira’s mother often asks her children to copy-edit her e-mails.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Police have not publicly said what led to the gunfire, and the names of the juveniles have not been released.—
Eric Mack,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Investigators said the incidents occurred at several Northwest Side homes and deemed Peña a continuing threat given his access to juveniles through church roles linked to a private Christian school.—
JJ Velasquez,
San Antonio Express-News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Chicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chicks. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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