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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
Boley's father, Jameson Kyle Boley, 40, of Jasper, Alabama, has been charged with felony chemical endangerment of a child and unlawful manufacture of a destructive device, according to Walker County District Court records obtained by Fox News Digital.
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Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The citation focused on a lack of documentation for many children.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
The Trump administration freezes child care payments to the state of Minnesota.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
High-profile figures on Mamdani’s 48-member inaugural committee include Ms. Rachel, a popular YouTube personality who produces content for children; John Turturro, an actor and filmmaker; and Cynthia Nixon, an actress and progressive activist.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
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Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
The citation focused on a lack of documentation for many children.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
The Trump administration freezes child care payments to the state of Minnesota.
—Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 31 Dec. 2025
High-profile figures on Mamdani’s 48-member inaugural committee include Ms. Rachel, a popular YouTube personality who produces content for children; John Turturro, an actor and filmmaker; and Cynthia Nixon, an actress and progressive activist.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for child
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If packing your kids’ lunch for school was an Olympic sport, my mother would have been a gold medalist every year.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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This can be as simple as displaying your kids' art on the fridge or as involved as involving your partner in paint choices.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Des Moines birth centers helped deliver thousands of babies in 2025.—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office charged a Santa Monica woman with her baby girl's murder.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The highly skilled team — including neonatologists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and pediatric specialists — provides immediate access to advanced treatments and technology, improving outcomes and offering families peace of mind.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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Participation and learning outcomes must first be approved by a licensed educator.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia revealed on social media that his infant daughter Sterling died in the final week of October.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Heather Miller, the former child care worker accused of felony child abuse involving three infants at The Lawrence School in Waukesha, will serve 15 years in prison and another seven on extended supervision.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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This move risks dangerous results from the military and security establishment in the country, as well as the substantial Cuban contingent working in the security sphere.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to Fox 5, citing a flight expert, the unusual incident may not have been the result of a hard landing, but a possible malfunction in the aircraft’s automatic braking system.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Two people were killed and two others, including a toddler, were injured in a wrong-way crash in Totowa, New Jersey, earlier this week.—
Adi Guajardo,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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So Xezal would bring either of her toddlers, the youngest having yet to speak her first word, to sit late into the night listening to Rafiq and his friends recite the effect of circulation time on the magnitude of capital advanced.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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The resultant working group recommended that the TWC develop a wage supplement or bonus plan for childcare workers—requiring an investment of more than $2 billion.—
Lauren Hilgers,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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This is the resultant list, which has a gem or two for anyone looking for a new (old) book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Dec. 2025
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Investigators determined that four teenage boys were waiting for a bus at the Transit Mall when they were accosted by two young adult men wearing ski masks and dark clothing.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The father of a 4-year-old Florida boy who was found dead after disappearing during a New Year’s visit to Alabama is now facing multiple felony charges, according to court documents.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Child.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/child. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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