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
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Elementary school-age kids like Jimmy may enjoy the aquarium at the Seas with Nemo & Friends, games at the exit to Spaceship Earth, character greetings at CommuniCore Hall, different soda flavors from around the world in Club Cool and rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure or Frozen Ever After.
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Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Be patient with kids and romantic partners, because squabbles might arise.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
In their GoFundMe, Woods’ family expressed gratitude that their kids are safe, adding that the fundraiser is intended to raise money for the costs of the ambulance ride, emergency care and replacement of the truck’s window.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Also in development is the kids series Krypto, which stars everyone’s favorite Super Dog.
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Rick Ellis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Children of all ages are welcome, with kids menus available in the all-inclusive plan (although no baby food is available).
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
All three were accepted into a four-year [college], their kids.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2026
For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Comeback kids these 2026 Boston Red Sox are not.
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Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
Young Michael may have seemed strange, or just plain different, to kids his own age, but what about the adult Michael, whose professional life took him outside the family orbit and into offices, studios, and night clubs?
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
Both kids cheer and bite into their burgers.
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Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
As previously mentioned, Meevee targets a preschool audience — specifically kids two to six — pretty much the only ages parents can (and should) be in sole control of their children’s screen time anyway.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
Ziegler most recently served as senior vice president and general merchandise manager at Saks Global overseeing multiple women’s and kids categories for Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids ages 1-3 get 500 milligrams of calcium and 400 international units of vitamin D per day, ages 4-8 get 800 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D per day, and kids ages 9-17 get 1,300 mg of calcium and 600 IU vitamin D per day.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
Clean high-traffic areas or rooms where pets and kids tend to cause messes more frequently.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Elementary school-age kids like Jimmy may enjoy the aquarium at the Seas with Nemo & Friends, games at the exit to Spaceship Earth, character greetings at CommuniCore Hall, different soda flavors from around the world in Club Cool and rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure or Frozen Ever After.
—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Be patient with kids and romantic partners, because squabbles might arise.
—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 June 2026
In their GoFundMe, Woods’ family expressed gratitude that their kids are safe, adding that the fundraiser is intended to raise money for the costs of the ambulance ride, emergency care and replacement of the truck’s window.
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David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
25 June 2026
Also in development is the kids series Krypto, which stars everyone’s favorite Super Dog.
—
Rick Ellis,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Children of all ages are welcome, with kids menus available in the all-inclusive plan (although no baby food is available).
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
All three were accepted into a four-year [college], their kids.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Verb
Idaho law mandates that kids age 14 or younger wear a life jacket on the water, according to the city.
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Idaho Statesman,
22 June 2026
For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Comeback kids these 2026 Boston Red Sox are not.
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Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
Young Michael may have seemed strange, or just plain different, to kids his own age, but what about the adult Michael, whose professional life took him outside the family orbit and into offices, studios, and night clubs?
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Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
Both kids cheer and bite into their burgers.
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Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
As previously mentioned, Meevee targets a preschool audience — specifically kids two to six — pretty much the only ages parents can (and should) be in sole control of their children’s screen time anyway.
—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
Ziegler most recently served as senior vice president and general merchandise manager at Saks Global overseeing multiple women’s and kids categories for Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids ages 1-3 get 500 milligrams of calcium and 400 international units of vitamin D per day, ages 4-8 get 800 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D per day, and kids ages 9-17 get 1,300 mg of calcium and 600 IU vitamin D per day.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kids
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Officers discovered the bodies of Amy Steadman, her daughter, and her daughter's four children on the evening of June 23 after a neighbor requested a welfare check at an apartment, according to the Mechanicville Police Department.
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Some proponents of the curriculum changes dispute arguments that children will be explicitly taught religion, saying the Biblical passages and stories will be taught in the context of world history.
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In It Was an Accident, Walter jokes about her dating life, her kids and the current political climate all while incorporating the crowd in her standup.
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Brittany Bell jokes that doctorate dissertation is 'coincidental' Bell, who also has a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and a master's degree from Pepperdine University, spoke about her doctoral dissertation in the February 2025 interview.
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Without giving away too many details, Score teases the end of the fifth book has a surprise for these loyal readers.
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Alongside the episode, audiences got a chance to watch the trailer for Season 15, which teases storylines of Bobby (Pamela Adlon) branching out at his restaurant job and starting a relationship with Connie (Lauren Tom), while Peggy (Kathy Najimy) gets really competitive in a new hobby.
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“Kids.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kids. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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