as in child
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
the fire was accidentally started by a couple of kids fooling around
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as in to joke
to make jokes
he always kids around about his "wild and crazy" life as an accountant
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Recent Examples of kid
Devonne Goode, Parents, 13 May 2025
The clinics will also include financial education resources for kids and families that will be delivered through the lens of basketball.
—Caroline Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
All kidding aside, Gutekunst knows what a special time this is for Green Bay.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
No matter the wish, our products help create a truly unforgettable experience and lasting memories for the kids and their families.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 13 May 2025
The clinics will also include financial education resources for kids and families that will be delivered through the lens of basketball.
—Caroline Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Verb
All kidding aside, McQuillan has been impressed by Fernandez this season.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
All kidding aside, Gutekunst knows what a special time this is for Green Bay.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kid
Noun
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While recording a commercial focused on hopes for one’s children, the script struck a personal chord.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Ventura is pregnant with her third child with her husband Alex Fine, who is present in the courtroom Thursday.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Verb
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In a Zoom conversation prior to the release of Reacher Season 3 in February, Ritchson and Sten playfully teased the possibility.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Joy Behar teased, snapping Goldberg out of her short snooze.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
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Porter Township School Corporation Superintendant Stacey Schmidt joked that despite Union Township Bearcats being their arch-rivals, her community did not support a data center being thrust upon them.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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In November, Liam joked on X that Oasis had, in fact, recorded a new album.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2025
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“Kid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kid. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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