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as in nothing
something of little importance
the injury is child's play, just a scratch
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as in breeze
something that is easy to do
winning the game against those guys will be child's play
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Recent Examples of child's play
The silicone case and adjustable stand are also built to withstand falls, collisions, and rough child's play, unlike your typical tablet.
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Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
11 Aug. 2025
Tariffs are no child's play Most of Duck World's products are designed in the U.K. — and many are manufactured in China, Fedotova said.
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Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Kisiel, who has lived in the Daley Park neighborhood for 38 years, said residents have found fentanyl needles mixed in with the volleyball court sand and child's play area, witnessed arrests and discovered people sleeping on neighbors' porches and in alleyways.
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Lauren De Young,
AZCentral.com,
14 June 2025
Beginning Thursday, Beyond the Gates is set to plunge viewers into a three-episode arc that makes Dani (Karla Mosley) bringing a gun to a wedding look like child's play.
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Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
11 Aug. 2025
Tariffs are no child's play Most of Duck World's products are designed in the U.K. — and many are manufactured in China, Fedotova said.
—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Kisiel, who has lived in the Daley Park neighborhood for 38 years, said residents have found fentanyl needles mixed in with the volleyball court sand and child's play area, witnessed arrests and discovered people sleeping on neighbors' porches and in alleyways.
—
Lauren De Young,
AZCentral.com,
14 June 2025
Beginning Thursday, Beyond the Gates is set to plunge viewers into a three-episode arc that makes Dani (Karla Mosley) bringing a gun to a wedding look like child's play.
—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for child's play
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While CinemaCon 2026 brought us exciting news about new films, it was also bogged down with status quo nothings about how Amazon MGM still hasn’t found a new James Bond.
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When Dana, who, like Virginia, had been successful in writing pleasant but undistinguished nothings—in her case, songs for Billy Rose’s revues—decided to try taking on more serious music by studying with Boulanger, Virginia entered a deep downward spiral.
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Inside the villa, the vibe was much more relaxed, as guests mingled in the garden hoping to catch a breeze before the runway show began.
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The spinner wheels and adjustable handle make pulling it through the airport a breeze, and the inside has a mesh divider, elastic straps, and a hidden pocket to keep belongings organized.
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After debuting in 2007, The Big Bang Theory entertained viewers with the everyday trivialities and obsessions of friends who work in science.
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For Rayo’s Conference League play-off second leg against Belarusian side Neman Grodno in August, neither the desks for the media (a triviality) nor the toilets for disabled supporters (a disgrace) had been finished in time.
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Attendees can bring their chairs, blankets or favorite picnic dinner to the concert.
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Order your lunch to take with you for a beach picnic or enjoy it on the restaurant’s rooftop patio.
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These classic cream puffs feature a light and airy pastry filled with smooth, rich pastry cream, perfect for a special occasion or indulgent treat.
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As explained in a 1985 issue of Better Homes & Gardens, cream puff batter that bakes like a popover best describes Nun's Puffs.
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The Easter Bunny will be there for meet-and-greets, along with inflatables, face painting and other fun kid stuff.
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Land the pedigree of a Giannis, and the kid stuff can be bypassed, as the Knicks did with their trade for Jalen Brunson and the Cavaliers with their deal for Donovan Mitchell.
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The photo showed the mom of one in front of a cake with white icing and a pink candle, while her son sat beside her.
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Whether spread on warm pancakes, melted onto corn on the cob, baked into our favorite cakes, cookies and pies or enjoyed atop fresh bread, both have earned a permanent place in many kitchens.
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“Child's play.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/child%27s%20play. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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