as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
let's go out to a restaurant where there won't be any screaming kiddos running around
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Recent Examples of kiddos
My kiddos had to learn how to build up their resilience, physically and mentally, and running taught them about commitment and accountability, all skills that can easily be transferred to school and life.
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Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 26 Jan. 2026
In April 2018, Igelsias introduced his kiddos to the game of soccer, sharing a photo of the trio watching together.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
The Explorer’s Club and Core Zone Teens Club are ready to entertain the kiddos when the grownups need a little quiet time or a spa treatment.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
For those with kiddos (or who are kids at heart themselves), Circus City Alpacas is an ideal stop.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Dozens of Morton Grove kiddos helped to ring in the New Year about 12 hours before the calendar change, blowing noisemakers and squealing with excitement as balloons were released to celebrate the move into 2026.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Initially, the basement was going to be a space for the Martin children — but the kiddos weren’t having it.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
Special suites themed as cave-like sleeping dens are extra fun for the kiddos.
—Jean Chen Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
In December 2024, the Oklahoma native went to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, with her kiddos.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 26 Jan. 2026
In April 2018, Igelsias introduced his kiddos to the game of soccer, sharing a photo of the trio watching together.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
The Explorer’s Club and Core Zone Teens Club are ready to entertain the kiddos when the grownups need a little quiet time or a spa treatment.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 17 Jan. 2026
For those with kiddos (or who are kids at heart themselves), Circus City Alpacas is an ideal stop.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Dozens of Morton Grove kiddos helped to ring in the New Year about 12 hours before the calendar change, blowing noisemakers and squealing with excitement as balloons were released to celebrate the move into 2026.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Initially, the basement was going to be a space for the Martin children — but the kiddos weren’t having it.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Dec. 2025
Special suites themed as cave-like sleeping dens are extra fun for the kiddos.
—Jean Chen Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
In December 2024, the Oklahoma native went to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, with her kiddos.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kiddos
Noun
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On the heels of this case, the Washington Post reported that the American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the first major medical association to change their guidance on kids receiving transgender care.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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There’s a small but well-run kids’ club by Sharkey and George, where genuinely lovely people run craft sessions, puppet shows, and video gaming slots.—
Sarah Leigh Bannerman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Chawla was five when he was initiated into the group, and now instils the the same values in his children.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The team pointed out that this need is particularly acute for children.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Kiddos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiddos. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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