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
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Apr. 2026
And that kid reminded me of Hark’s face.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 8 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
So, when singer Katy Perry started dating former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, the question of how his kids reacted was a valid one.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Apr. 2026
And that kid reminded me of Hark’s face.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 8 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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The actors teased their big comeback via social media.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2026
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At the 2024 Grammys, Beyoncé teased her eighth studio album with a tip of her cowboy hat as the two struck a pose at their table.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Denver’s only Tar Heel, Cam Johnson, joked that he had already been asked for his opinion dozens of times when the topic came up with reporters.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Webster joked that having Bumila as a teammate made his life easier on the court.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Kid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kid. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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