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as in kids
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 babies
a recently born person
wrapped the child in a blanket before taking him outside in the cold
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as in outcomes
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 children
The couple has been married since 2016 and shares three children.
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Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 June 2026
For one, as University of British Columbia dean of the faculty of dentistry Mary MacDougall told New Scientist last year, the approach may only work in children, who still have plenty of dental epithelial cells, which play a foundational role in the development of teeth.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
How Reiter First Met Epstein Reiter (pronounced RYE-TER) first heard the name Jeffrey Epstein in April 2002, after Epstein donated money to a scholarship fund for the children of police and police department employees.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Again and again, grieving parents described children who continued functioning outwardly — going to school, maintaining friendships, playing sports and making plans for the future — even while privately struggling.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Our generation, and even more the children, sense that everything is beyond them, and a little despair is emerging.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
The morning day camps’ age limits vary, but are meant for children ages five to 14.
—Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Dads who visit the zoo and aquarium with their children will get free admission to celebrate Father's Day.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Authorities currently believe the woman shot the man and children before shooting herself, The LA Times reports, citing law enforcement sources.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 June 2026
For one, as University of British Columbia dean of the faculty of dentistry Mary MacDougall told New Scientist last year, the approach may only work in children, who still have plenty of dental epithelial cells, which play a foundational role in the development of teeth.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026
How Reiter First Met Epstein Reiter (pronounced RYE-TER) first heard the name Jeffrey Epstein in April 2002, after Epstein donated money to a scholarship fund for the children of police and police department employees.
—Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Again and again, grieving parents described children who continued functioning outwardly — going to school, maintaining friendships, playing sports and making plans for the future — even while privately struggling.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2026
Our generation, and even more the children, sense that everything is beyond them, and a little despair is emerging.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 4 June 2026
The morning day camps’ age limits vary, but are meant for children ages five to 14.
—Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Dads who visit the zoo and aquarium with their children will get free admission to celebrate Father's Day.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Authorities currently believe the woman shot the man and children before shooting herself, The LA Times reports, citing law enforcement sources.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for children
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School kids arrived on field trips and groups lined up for exhibitions, taking the escalators up past the abstract artist Julie Mehretu’s vibrant, 83-foot-tall vertical window.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The solution may involve options that aren’t their first choice, like a day or two in daycare per week, but are still healthy for the kids.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Some babies show no symptoms at birth but may develop complications months or years later.—
Dr. Megan Yanny,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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But babies expand your rib cage so, just be aware.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
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The city’s financial situation remains precarious, its crime problems still felt acutely, and its public schools are still struggling to produce acceptable student outcomes.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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The drug is designed to rapidly block platelets from clumping and restricting blood flow, lessening the adverse outcomes of a heart attack.—
Justin Zacks,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Investigators say the children ranged in age from infants to 10 years old.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Two of them gave birth during their hospitalizations and their two infants were diagnosed with active measles cases.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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The controversy has reignited debate over harm-reduction policies, which seek to reduce the health consequences of drug use through services such as clean syringes, smoking supplies, overdose-reversal medication and connections to treatment and housing services.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Past contestants warn of real consequences from sleuthing and online discourse.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Lightweight, sporty and comfortable, these sandals are perfect for toddlers, young children and older kids.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Family Akelarre is an adults-forward hotel, designed more for couples and contemplative travelers than for toddlers with energy to burn.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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On Election Day on May 26, as results were coming in, Burrows posted to social media congratulating Paxton on his win — 30 minutes before the Associated Press called the race for Paxton.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Here is our guide about how to follow the results and how to know when races are really called.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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But Grossman did not and struck the two boys at 73 mph, according to expert witnesses.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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During closing arguments on Monday, an attorney for the family of the two boys called on the jury to assess hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, rejecting the defense contention that what occurred was a tragic accident.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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“Children.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/children. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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