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 San Francisco Zoo recently welcomed three Magellanic penguin chicks, the first successful hatching of these South American birds at the zoo in three years.
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CBS News, 13 June 2026
These shred the chicks quickly, in a brutally efficient process.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The three peregrine falcon chicks nesting above the UC Davis Medical Center have entered a new phase in their development and, officials said, have names to go along with it.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
How long will the chicks stay in the nest?
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
After the chicks fledge in early July, hummingbirds become more visible at backyard feeders.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Jackie and Shadow cam Famous California bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow have taken the internet by storm with their adorable chicks this spring.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Three randy, middle-aged white chicks (Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb) seek illicit thrills.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
This one features adorable baby farm animals, including a baby goat, calf, and chicks.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
CBS News, 13 June 2026
These shred the chicks quickly, in a brutally efficient process.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The three peregrine falcon chicks nesting above the UC Davis Medical Center have entered a new phase in their development and, officials said, have names to go along with it.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
How long will the chicks stay in the nest?
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 June 2026
After the chicks fledge in early July, hummingbirds become more visible at backyard feeders.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
Jackie and Shadow cam Famous California bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow have taken the internet by storm with their adorable chicks this spring.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Three randy, middle-aged white chicks (Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb) seek illicit thrills.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
This one features adorable baby farm animals, including a baby goat, calf, and chicks.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chicks
Noun
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The idea is to have expert hairstylists train uninitiated or intimidated fathers on how to comb and braid their kids’ hair, using salon-type head mannequins but in a setting for bros.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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It’s meant to go with the flow of kids’ pacing, which may mean spending a whole hour at a splash pad or being done after just a few experiences.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Families with young children could ride all the rides, see the shows and meet multiple characters in a day, if lines aren’t too long, but the park isn’t meant to be treated like a checklist.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Still, the superintendent called for stricter accountability for the juveniles who seek to sow havoc.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Both whales that washed up earlier this month were juveniles.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
15 June 2026
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“Chicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chicks. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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