as in kid
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
those innocent little chicks can scarcely imagine what life has in store for them
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Recent Examples of chick
Italy will ban the killing of male chicks starting in 2027, ending the deaths of 34 million birds every year.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The hook had likely been embedded in a fish caught from nearby waters, and when the adult eagle delivered the meal, the chick swallowed the hidden hardware along with it.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
These dads are back raising little chicks well after many parents have embraced the empty nest!
—Anya Leon, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Monty and Rose, along with their two successfully fledged chicks left Montrose Beach at the end of the summer.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
For a snappy statement, plant a single succulent selection of hens and chicks.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The first chick emerged late the night of April 4; the second came out the next morning.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the gender of the chicks is not yet known, so the nonprofit is asking members of the public to submit names that would work for either a male or female.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Coming hot off the heels of Southern California's beloved Sunny and Gizmo last year, the Friends of Big Bear Valley are in search of new names for the chicks belonging to Big Bear's most famous couple.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
The hook had likely been embedded in a fish caught from nearby waters, and when the adult eagle delivered the meal, the chick swallowed the hidden hardware along with it.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
These dads are back raising little chicks well after many parents have embraced the empty nest!
—Anya Leon, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Monty and Rose, along with their two successfully fledged chicks left Montrose Beach at the end of the summer.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
For a snappy statement, plant a single succulent selection of hens and chicks.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The first chick emerged late the night of April 4; the second came out the next morning.
—Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the gender of the chicks is not yet known, so the nonprofit is asking members of the public to submit names that would work for either a male or female.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Coming hot off the heels of Southern California's beloved Sunny and Gizmo last year, the Friends of Big Bear Valley are in search of new names for the chicks belonging to Big Bear's most famous couple.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chick
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Charles, who is well-known for his love of nature and the importance of sustainability, fed chickens in a coop together with the kids.—
Emma Caughlan,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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The kid from Istanbul’s streets was not an aberration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, today Uranus enters a part of your chart to stay for six years, encouraging impulsive vacations, surprising romance and unexpected children.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Money raised will support the care of children and adults with profound developmental disabilities who receive residential and education care at the nonprofit center, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Chick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chick. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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