as in children
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 fools
to make jokes
he always kids around about his "wild and crazy" life as an accountant
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Recent Examples of kids
Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
During the hearing, lawmakers asked questions about when kids should start learning about AI and what kind of rights parents would have.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Strong bonds between kids and extended family members take time to develop—don't try to rush a close relationship.
—Halona Black, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
The show also features a kids’ zone, balloon twisters, scavenger hunt, and on-site pet adoptions (for real).
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
The decision for my wife and I was made in order to pay bills and put our kids through college.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
During her podcast episodes, Kylie regularly shares updates on her kids, her motherhood journey and their development.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
The Indiana legislature nixed the ban on social media for kids.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
Sophie and Benedict seem hopelessly separated by the norms of society, but there are four episodes left for these crazy kids to find a way to get together.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Graham Averill, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
Rates for the winter journey to the North Pole start at approximately $42 for adults (and kids ages 12 and over) and just over $31 for children ages two to 11.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, Wilson is showing off his brand's latest back-to-school collection as part of Macy's x Rookie kids fashion show, and his three eldest kids walked the runway.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
There’s also never really a good explanation for why the population of campers has dwindled, beyond Charlie Brown telling Sally that kids her age just want to watch TV instead of heading outdoors for fun.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
In it, the iconic Backyard kids must help team superstar Stephanie ‘Bubbles’ Morgan find her lucky bubble gum with just 30 minutes to game time.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 29 Jan. 2026
During the hearing, lawmakers asked questions about when kids should start learning about AI and what kind of rights parents would have.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
Strong bonds between kids and extended family members take time to develop—don't try to rush a close relationship.
—Halona Black, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026
The show also features a kids’ zone, balloon twisters, scavenger hunt, and on-site pet adoptions (for real).
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
The decision for my wife and I was made in order to pay bills and put our kids through college.
—Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
During her podcast episodes, Kylie regularly shares updates on her kids, her motherhood journey and their development.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
The Indiana legislature nixed the ban on social media for kids.
—Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026
Sophie and Benedict seem hopelessly separated by the norms of society, but there are four episodes left for these crazy kids to find a way to get together.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
There’s an adults-only section and a large, warm pool that kids love.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 12 Dec. 2025
Rates for the winter journey to the North Pole start at approximately $42 for adults (and kids ages 12 and over) and just over $31 for children ages two to 11.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Now, Wilson is showing off his brand's latest back-to-school collection as part of Macy's x Rookie kids fashion show, and his three eldest kids walked the runway.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
There’s also never really a good explanation for why the population of campers has dwindled, beyond Charlie Brown telling Sally that kids her age just want to watch TV instead of heading outdoors for fun.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kids
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The warehouse contained specialized food intended for young children and pregnant and breastfeeding women who were malnourished.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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When shown how to open the puzzles, children copied all the steps, even unnecessary ones.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In it, DiCaprio expressively jokes with an unseen person.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
14 Jan. 2026
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Palka jokes more than once that I could be baptized at their next ceremony.—
Tara Palmeri,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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Mykhailova teases him about being so much older than the other students in the program.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The film teases monsters, human remains, and lost vessels without letting the audience experience the world beyond the hull.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Kids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kids. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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