1
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 infant
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
When the photographer Víctor Zea was a child living in Lima, Peru, he was taught an Inca myth of origin.
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Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
The House bill temporarily boosts the child tax credit to $2,500 for the 2025 through 2028 tax years, roughly the length of President Donald Trump’s second term.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
During his tenure, Kirkpatrick fought for equal pay for Black teachers and equal education opportunities for Black children, according to previous Star-Telegram reporting.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 June 2025
But other commenters raise a very valid point: child care.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 June 2025
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Ana Karina Zatarain, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
The House bill temporarily boosts the child tax credit to $2,500 for the 2025 through 2028 tax years, roughly the length of President Donald Trump’s second term.
—Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2025
During his tenure, Kirkpatrick fought for equal pay for Black teachers and equal education opportunities for Black children, according to previous Star-Telegram reporting.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 June 2025
But other commenters raise a very valid point: child care.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for child
Noun
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The presence of a 37-year-old who brought the tenacity of a champion to the lineup and the joy of a kid to the dressing room.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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My kids officially gained a new best friend, and he's gained a whole new life.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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The show is part of the library’s Little Listeners outdoor concert series designed for infants through 6-year-olds.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Phthalates, forever chemicals, flame retardants, bisphenols, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives and certain pesticides are some of the culprits, but there are thousands in use that have never been carefully evaluated for their health effects, especially on infants and children.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
18 June 2025
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The outcome is a setback as Senate Republicans hoped to get votes underway by week’s end to meet Trump’s Fourth of July deadline for passage.—
Danny Bakst,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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The court today disregards Congress's express desire to prevent that very outcome.—
June 26,
CBS News,
26 June 2025
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Also, unclench your butt. Take some big, deep breaths throughout the day to soften your pelvic floor muscles; then work on stretching with a deep squat or yoga poses like child's pose or happy baby pose.—
Marielle Segarra,
NPR,
26 June 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2025
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In May, Amy popped up in the feeds of over 25 million TikTok users with a video that documented the dramatic results of her breast reduction.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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With results showing that only just over half of immigrants intend to stay in Germany permanently, the report signals trouble for Europe’s largest economy which is already struggling with historic labor shortages.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Another photo included the relaxed toddler lounging on a cozy chair in his Timberlands and faded brown shorts.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Authorities believe the toddler darted into the parking lot in front of a Jeep, Assistant Chief Terranova Smith told WTOC.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2025
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After cooling, the resultant solid was ground into powder to produce the final pigment.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Meanwhile caretakers are concerned with something that can be even more challenging to address: the psychological trauma resultant from years of abuse in captivity.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
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But their most dangerous run-in occurs when Isla helps a pregnant infected give birth to a—surprise—non-infected baby girl and the newborn's father, an Alpha referred to as Samson (Chi Lewis-Parry), shows up to claim her.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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During delivery, the newborn’s head became stuck in the vaginal canal in a complicated medical event known as shoulder dystocia, according to Taylor and Ross’ lawsuit against St. Julian and Southern Regional Medical Center.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2025
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“Child.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/child. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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