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
There is also fun for the kiddos with their own games and prizes.
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Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
Both were roomy enough that the kiddos could move but snug enough to trap heat.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
Saved to write down the questions for my kiddos!
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Attempting to sacrifice herself for her kiddos.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Our photography team did an amazing job capturing both the excitement and nervousness of the kiddos and school staff.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
All of Your Kids' Favorite Returning Shows These current series are super popular among kiddos and are set to embark on new adventures soon.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 11 Aug. 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
Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
Both were roomy enough that the kiddos could move but snug enough to trap heat.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 27 Aug. 2025
Saved to write down the questions for my kiddos!
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Attempting to sacrifice herself for her kiddos.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Our photography team did an amazing job capturing both the excitement and nervousness of the kiddos and school staff.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
All of Your Kids' Favorite Returning Shows These current series are super popular among kiddos and are set to embark on new adventures soon.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 11 Aug. 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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Her kids were at the celebration with flags and traditional Mexican shirts.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sign up now and be one of the cool kids.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dinner and show tickets are $43-$47, $33 for children 15 and younger and for show-only.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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The couple shared two young children, a son and a daughter.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Kiddos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kiddos. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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