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as in children
a recently born person
the baby is just learning to sit up, so be careful
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as in men
a member of the human race
I don't care what you want, there'll be no more work for this baby today
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as in accomplishments
a successful result brought about by hard work
a small film that was a labor of love and the baby that the director was proudest of
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as in complainers
a person who makes frequent complaints usually about little things
don't be such a baby—the shot didn't hurt that much
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as in nurses
to treat with great or excessive care
he babied his car, faithfully washing it every week if you baby him he'll never learn to take care of himself
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Recent Examples of babies
Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
The high temperatures particularly threaten babies, young children and elderly residents; Mayor Karen Bass urges residents to seek refuge in city cooling centers at recreation facilities and libraries.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
One of the babies was left napping in the nursery.
—Denise Schrier Cetta, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
What gets funny is that the almond and this male and his current wife are all raising the two babies together.
—Lisa Gutierrez
march 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Are not random acts of rhyming gone wrong still more pleasant than thinking about squealing war-babies, the wrecking ball that is the last week of a Florida legislative session or the AI Apocalypse which should be here (checks watch) very soon?
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
More challenges can arise when babies become mobile but are not yet able to follow instructions.
—Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Her parents are having lots of babies.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
This is only going to wake the babies.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Hummers are the smallest and lightest of birds, some weighing no more than a coin, some babies the size of a bean.
—Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
Most babies will be fine, so no need to stress over the small stuff, and don’t let people pressure you into doing anything.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
The high temperatures particularly threaten babies, young children and elderly residents; Mayor Karen Bass urges residents to seek refuge in city cooling centers at recreation facilities and libraries.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
One of the babies was left napping in the nursery.
—Denise Schrier Cetta, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
What gets funny is that the almond and this male and his current wife are all raising the two babies together.
—Lisa Gutierrez
march 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Are not random acts of rhyming gone wrong still more pleasant than thinking about squealing war-babies, the wrecking ball that is the last week of a Florida legislative session or the AI Apocalypse which should be here (checks watch) very soon?
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
More challenges can arise when babies become mobile but are not yet able to follow instructions.
—Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Her parents are having lots of babies.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 13 Mar. 2026
This is only going to wake the babies.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Each new piece was crafted to be simple, functional, and beautiful, giving parents peace of mind and babies a nurturing space to grow.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Hummers are the smallest and lightest of birds, some weighing no more than a coin, some babies the size of a bean.
—Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for babies
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The building had served for decades as the site of intake operations for single men and families without children, and, in addition to assigning people to shelters around the city, Bellevue itself also offered hundreds of beds.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Even outside of traditional television, the reality TV model has made millionaires of even more toxic matriarchs such as Ruby Framke, who amassed over 2 million YouTube subscribers by pimping out her children for clicks while criminally abusing them in secret.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Staff told police that a group of men had left a room and that the room was filled with smoke and emitting a strong chemical odor.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Akasaka is one of the city’s main business districts—more sharp suites, salary men, and international diplomats than local hipsters and international fashionistas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Based solely on military metrics, the United States has plenty of accomplishments to brag about.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Yulin’s dedication to music and her energy are good indicators of her accomplishments and maturity.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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If family needs cause drama, set kind boundaries and explain them to any complainers.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
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The faculty experience has been that administrations often side with the complainers.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her father — struggling with poverty and the grief over his wife's death — wants to shoot it, but Jessica secretly nurses the animal back to health, bringing her closer to her father in the process.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
25 Nov. 2025
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State and city health officials are now considering whether to recommend continued immunization for infants even beyond the end of March in response to the unusual RSV activity at the moment, Borah said.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the two years since a nonprofit organization took over care of foster children in several North Texas counties, two infants have died and countless other children have been put in danger by the agency’s poor management, according to court documents.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Youth Commission reviewed the event during its public meeting recently, discussing both successes and lessons learned.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, rather than seeing its initial military successes as a step toward ending the war, the administration may be seeking to expand them.—
Carl Leubsdorf,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Sweet Sea Creatures In this Easter egg design, kids can create their own turtles, crabs, octopuses—or any type of fish!—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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Modern insects share a common ancestor with crustaceans, like crabs and shrimp.—
Andrew Coletti,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Babies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babies. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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