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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The speaker even lights up while kids sing, creating a stage-like ambiance for budding rock stars.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Can't kid yourselves about what's right and wrong.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The kids' menu is tempting for adults and youngsters alike, and if in doubt, a ride in the golf carts that come with each villa will be more than enough to keep everyone entertained.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The speaker even lights up while kids sing, creating a stage-like ambiance for budding rock stars.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Download a map and a donut passport or contact the donut concierge—I’m not kidding—who can customize your itinerary.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Can't kid yourselves about what's right and wrong.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kid
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Seasonal children's programming is available for ages three to 17, and adults can enjoy the cold plunges, sauna, and hot tub at the Lazy You Hideaway while the kids are occupied.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Swalwells reported up to $38,000 a year in childcare expenses for their three children.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Muller also indicated there were even more crimes — but only teased the details in his letters.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The president has teased an endorsement, but hasn’t announced his preferred candidate.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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The site joked that Tom Hiddleston would play the franchise’s first Bond boy and Gillian Anderson would be the new M in the Amazon film directed by Denis Villeneuve and written by Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight — the last two of whom are genuinely attached to the 26th Bond movie.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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The unusual survival of the snack soon sparked reactions online, with many commentators joking about the resilience of the popular cheese puffs.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Kid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kid. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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