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as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
an imaginative animated film that appeals to adults as well as to children
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as in babies
a recently born person
wrapped the child in a blanket before taking him outside in the cold
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as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
widespread stress is the child of the frenetic pace of the modern world
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Recent Examples of children
The introduction of new younger characters, presumably designed to help guide children through Stoller’s already simplified narrative, signals a desire for intergenerational accessibility.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
From 1929 until 2006, Pluto lived in the imagination of children and adults alike as the ninth and outermost planet in our solar system.
—Big Think, 30 Apr. 2026
In 1970 the law was amended to extend immigration and citizenship rights to the children and grandchildren of Jews, as well as to their spouses, but the amendment excluded people who had been Jewish and voluntarily adopted another religion.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
The Suffolk County District Attorney's office said on April 17, Magrath visited the Boston woman's home to discuss services for her two children with special needs.
—CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Statewide, nearly 17% of children have obesity, while 13% of Miami-Dade high schoolers suffer from it.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Of the 2,288 cases, 26% occurred in children under 5, while 44% were reported among ages 5 to 19, the CDC said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The house, previously a school, is holding 400 people, including 120 children.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Each of us children received the earnings of some stock and mutual funds.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 Apr. 2026
From 1929 until 2006, Pluto lived in the imagination of children and adults alike as the ninth and outermost planet in our solar system.
—Big Think, 30 Apr. 2026
In 1970 the law was amended to extend immigration and citizenship rights to the children and grandchildren of Jews, as well as to their spouses, but the amendment excluded people who had been Jewish and voluntarily adopted another religion.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
The Suffolk County District Attorney's office said on April 17, Magrath visited the Boston woman's home to discuss services for her two children with special needs.
—CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Statewide, nearly 17% of children have obesity, while 13% of Miami-Dade high schoolers suffer from it.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
Of the 2,288 cases, 26% occurred in children under 5, while 44% were reported among ages 5 to 19, the CDC said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
The house, previously a school, is holding 400 people, including 120 children.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Each of us children received the earnings of some stock and mutual funds.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for children
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New York parents are asking for ChatGPT limits in schools, while Utah last month passed a law to let parents monitor their kids’ screen time on school devices.—
Joel Mathis,
TheWeek,
30 Apr. 2026
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Coming from the theater, Frank had an old-school approach to performance and atmosphere, while Eleanor, trained in social work and psychology, had an acute understanding of extreme human behavior in kids and adults.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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However, many Ozempic babies were born after their mothers conceived while on the medication.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Baby Toys Since babies put everything in their mouths, keeping their toys germ-free is ideal.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
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Playoff series are the epitome of small sample sizes, which is why making sport-changing decisions based on those outcomes makes little sense.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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In 1969, the chaos theory founder Edward Lorenz articulated the Butterfly Effect, in which a single, small action in one area can lead to broader, unexpected outcomes in others.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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The virus primarily affects infants and young children, but there have also been outbreaks in elderly populations, such as nursing homes.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to the report, rent, daycare for infants, and transportation are among the highest costs.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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An accident can raise questions about medical care, lost wages, and insurance, while an immigration matter can involve deadlines, documentation, and the fear that one wrong move will carry consequences for years.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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This terrorist activity poses a direct threat to the stability of friendly Mali and could have the most serious consequences for the entire region.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Even toddlers can get in on the action, and this is one project where getting dirty is part of the fun.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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But at Disneyland on Friday, vacationers in matching T-shirts, toddlers in princess dresses and mouse-eared parents pushing strollers made their way through security checkpoints giving little attention to signs posted nearby notifying guests of the theme park’s new facial recognition policy.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The results of a toxicological examination are still pending, Bavarian police said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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But just like MomTok admits, switching things up on occasion can make for interesting results.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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No team in any sport from a City school has ever produced a longer streak and no coach has more City crowns than Kling’s 55 (33 boys, 22 girls).—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mary Brown retired after coaching boys and girls volleyball in the district for 19 years, including the past eight years with the Knights’ boys team.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Children.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/children. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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