1
as in children
a recently born person
the baby is just learning to sit up, so be careful
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2
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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3
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
Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
By the halfway point of pregnancy, babies are becoming more active as their muscles and nervous systems develop.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Not only did audiences bring their young children and infants to the festival, headlining artists who happened to be new mothers at the time felt comfortable bringing their babies on tour.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
The birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine for all babies ensures that all have the opportunity to get protected from a highly contagious virus that can cause lifelong chronic disease.
—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
There were mothers who didn’t like their babies sometimes.
—Laura Vazquez, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, most babies get their first tooth between 6 and 10 months old.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Solving the nation’s economic woes is not a surefire guarantee that more babies will come.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Move over Moo Deng Pygmy hippo babies have taken the internet by storm ever since summer 2024 and the birth of the viral sensation Moo Deng at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand.
—Sarah Scanlan, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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Morris has one message for other parents with babies in the NICU.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2025
By the halfway point of pregnancy, babies are becoming more active as their muscles and nervous systems develop.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Not only did audiences bring their young children and infants to the festival, headlining artists who happened to be new mothers at the time felt comfortable bringing their babies on tour.
—Rachel Brodsky, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
The birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine for all babies ensures that all have the opportunity to get protected from a highly contagious virus that can cause lifelong chronic disease.
—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
There were mothers who didn’t like their babies sometimes.
—Laura Vazquez, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, most babies get their first tooth between 6 and 10 months old.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Solving the nation’s economic woes is not a surefire guarantee that more babies will come.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Move over Moo Deng Pygmy hippo babies have taken the internet by storm ever since summer 2024 and the birth of the viral sensation Moo Deng at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand.
—Sarah Scanlan, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for babies
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During a tour of Windsor Castle, the Trumps laid a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II during a service at the castle's chapel, then spoke with the children before taking a tour of the chapel.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Authorities say the act was premeditated and carried out in front of a crowd that included children, a factor that could carry serious sentencing implications.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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However, both men have seen their 3-point accuracy fluctuate from season to season.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Inside were bunk beds, a little table, and a small gear-sorting area, where two Russian men, one large and one small, were chatting and eating cheese.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the various accomplishments and Icy Girl persona, however, Saweetie is still navigating the pressures, doubts and personal growth that come with life in the spotlight.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
22 Sep. 2025
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Benton taught Johnson’s son during her years at Dunbar, and Johnson sees Benton as an inspiration whose accomplishments have been overlooked.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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Recognize Quieter Customers Celebrate the non-complainers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But with the average cost of daycare for infants and toddlers in the city clocking in between $18,000 and $26,000 a year, child care for one kid alone would eat up over 20% of the average family’s income.—
Yasser Salem,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
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While speaking with investigators, Mauthe — a mother of two boys, per CBS Pittsburgh — admitted to hiding the bodies of three of the infants shortly after giving birth to them in her home, according to a criminal complaint obtained by CBS News and the Post-Gazette.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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London Calling caps off an especially big year for Duhamel, who also had successes with Netflix's new hit series Ransom Canyon and the film Off the Grid.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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But the books were commercial successes, so Putnam kept cranking them out.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For generations, the Gullah Geechee have been sharing their culture and cuisine, which relies on rice, peas, okra, shrimp, and crabs.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Warm water may push adult crabs deeper as well.—
Bill Kearney,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Farmers don’t typically grow pawpaws because the raw fruit spoils easily and is difficult to ship, according to the Kansas State University Extension Office.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Aug. 2025
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This post spoils the entirety of My Life With the Walter Boys Season 2, specifically the finale.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Babies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babies. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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