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
Monty and Rose, along with their two successfully fledged chicks left Montrose Beach at the end of the summer.
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Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the gender of the chicks is not yet known, so the nonprofit is asking members of the public to submit names that would work for either a male or female.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Coming hot off the heels of Southern California's beloved Sunny and Gizmo last year, the Friends of Big Bear Valley are in search of new names for the chicks belonging to Big Bear's most famous couple.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
The organization noted that emperor penguins need sea ice to create a safe habitat for their chicks and their colonies.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 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
So when two tiny chicks — small enough to fit in a person’s hand — hatched at the Oregon Zoo in March, the arrivals meant more than a cute photo opportunity.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Three randy, middle-aged white chicks (Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb) seek illicit thrills.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the gender of the chicks is not yet known, so the nonprofit is asking members of the public to submit names that would work for either a male or female.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Coming hot off the heels of Southern California's beloved Sunny and Gizmo last year, the Friends of Big Bear Valley are in search of new names for the chicks belonging to Big Bear's most famous couple.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
The organization noted that emperor penguins need sea ice to create a safe habitat for their chicks and their colonies.
—Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 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
So when two tiny chicks — small enough to fit in a person’s hand — hatched at the Oregon Zoo in March, the arrivals meant more than a cute photo opportunity.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 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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If kids are in your world, plan a game that includes them.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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All kids are really good kids, but these are good kids.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Marry, have children, and provide for them; attend church on Sundays, find your moral footing, and give generously to a community that shares your values.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Fusco noted that even though the cuts are for non-teaching staff, children—especially the most vulnerable—will be affected.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 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 21 Apr. 2026.
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