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as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
an imaginative animated film that appeals to adults as well as to children
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as in baby
a recently born person
wrapped the child in a blanket before taking him outside in the cold
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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
widespread stress is the child of the frenetic pace of the modern world
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Recent Examples of child
The hope is sparking children’s love for reading through nonfiction and quick lit (also known as early chapter books).
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Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
And a few weeks after that, the insurer went even further, changing its coverage policy to include deep brain stimulation for some children and teens who meet clinical criteria.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Little Lux Sparkle is for children aged 6-10 years old.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The exchanges, which take place at the children’s school in Southern California, leave her scared and depressed for days.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
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Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
And a few weeks after that, the insurer went even further, changing its coverage policy to include deep brain stimulation for some children and teens who meet clinical criteria.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Little Lux Sparkle is for children aged 6-10 years old.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The exchanges, which take place at the children’s school in Southern California, leave her scared and depressed for days.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for child
Noun
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In that year in the United States the number of lost kids had dropped to just over two per hundred.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Children might get a teepee tent and toys, while older kids might have cards, board games, boogie boards, or a volleyball net.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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In another video published by B’Tselem capturing the moments after the incident, Sam’s father can be seen standing by the car, cradling his baby, whose bright yellow clothing can be seen stained with blood.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Only four out of every thousand babies born would not make it to five.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Unsurprisingly, some rival schools and conferences, even Tech's own Big 12 Conference, haven't exactly been pleased with this outcome.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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But even those bad outcomes have not led to any increase in the ultimate risk—death—for the vaccinated compared to the unvaccinated.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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In North Carolina, for example, infant classrooms generally require one teacher for every five babies.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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During the final weeks of her life, the infant was taken off the top of the transplant list twice due to complications related to her VSD.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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In the 21st century, Carson remains a cultural touchstone, not only spurring generations of people in the global environmental movement but also inspiring a deep well of nature writing and thinking as a result of her works on the sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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The chance of advancing from the group phase isn’t far-fetched, with a diverse squad of new and seasoned players and recent results that offer glimmers of hope for a run in the tournament.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The law was one of several initiatives spurred by the murder of Berks County toddler Maxwell Fisher in 1996.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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However, studies confirm that 1 of every 3 babies and toddlers who have atopic dermatitis will develop allergies or asthma later on.—
Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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This is because, as the authors of the study note, people holding grudges tend to feel a sense of righteousness surrounding their hurt, as well as with their experience of the resultant grudge itself.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Both aircraft were destroyed in the resultant crash with fire causing the death of four crew members on both planes.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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On the rooftop, Gavin has his boy Kenny’s back the whole time.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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The War Eagles got off to a strong start in the fall with a state championship in volleyball and followed with a productive winter, earning state titles in girls basketball and boys and girls swimming.—
Chip Saye,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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“Child.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/child. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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