1
as in child
a recently born person
the baby is just learning to sit up, so be careful
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2
as in person
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 success
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 complainer
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 to nurse
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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as in mini
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Recent Examples of baby
Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The New York City native said the baby is due before her Little Miss Drama Tour kicks off in February.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
But Vance thinks the real problem is that people just aren’t babying hard enough.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2025
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Verb
This series covers food and beverages, personal care, beauty, household care, home goods, baby and kids, pets and so much more.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
The New York City native said the baby is due before her Little Miss Drama Tour kicks off in February.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Be babied by him with back rubs, head scratches and order fast food for dinner.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
But Vance thinks the real problem is that people just aren’t babying hard enough.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baby
Noun
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Your child isn't just competing with the kid next door for college admission or job opportunities.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The bodies of the three Decker children were discovered just days after they were reported missing by their mother on May 30.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For a person with asthma or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or bronchitis and emphysema), this means coughing, wheezing, or a feeling of suffocation, or even a trip to the emergency room.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Team president Chris Drury and coach Mike Sullivan addressed reporters Wednesday from the MSG Training Center for the first time in person since Sullivan’s May 8 introductory press conference.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
18 Sep. 2025
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However, the counter to Cowherd's argument that Purdy's success has been circumstantial is that perhaps the dip in Purdy's production last year was circumstantial.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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With only 31 goals in 29 games, Austin has struggled to score, especially without injured forward Brandon Vazquez, and Minnesota’s success is built on a suffocating defense.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
17 Sep. 2025
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Recognize Quieter Customers Celebrate the non-complainers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The breast milk changed aroma, and babies adjusted feeding – some even nursed longer – showing that flavors from a mother’s diet carry into milk and could shape early taste learning.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Sep. 2025
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Sophie Cunningham has also been nursing an injury.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The vehicle is reported to be the first Honda mini car to come with single-pedal control, where acceleration, slowing down and stopping can all be undertaken using one pedal.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, the City Council approved a temporary pause on permit fees for sidewalk cafes, street cafes and mini park spaces for dining establishments.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When Armenia declared its independence from the Soviet Union, diaspora Armenians were a major factor in creating and sustaining the infant state.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Sep. 2025
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The loungers fail to meet federal standards for infant sleep products, with dangerously low sides, overly thick sleeping pads, and wide foot openings.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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The request also came on the same day a man drove a car into the gates of an FBI building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Just why that’s the case— when the two men have such different political backgrounds and perspectives — continues to defy logic.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Baby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baby. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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