as in kids
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 chicks
In 2020, the nest was raided by an unpaired male, and only three of seven chicks survived.
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Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The ostensible point of looks-maxxing is to bag hot chicks, but quite clearly the real fun comes from inspiring awe in men.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
At six per American, the math suggests Miami-Dade County alone accounts for millions of the marshmallow chicks and bunnies during the holiday rush.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Whether fans prefer them fresh, slightly stale or dipped in chocolate, those 2 billion marshmallow chicks and bunnies aren’t going anywhere.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
In the wild, African fish eagle chicks typically begin flying at around 70 to 75 days old and remain near their parents for several months before becoming independent.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
According to the news release, fish eagle chicks in the wild start flying around 70 to 75 days old and remain close to their parents’ territory for two to three months before living on their own.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Cadbury mini eggs and chocolate chicks make a fun topping for the kids.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
This year, with a bumper crop of the strange parrot’s favorite berries prompting a rare enthusiasm for mating, those working to save the birds hope for a record number of chicks in February, which would move the kakapo closer to defying what was not long ago believed to be certain extinction.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
The ostensible point of looks-maxxing is to bag hot chicks, but quite clearly the real fun comes from inspiring awe in men.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
At six per American, the math suggests Miami-Dade County alone accounts for millions of the marshmallow chicks and bunnies during the holiday rush.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Whether fans prefer them fresh, slightly stale or dipped in chocolate, those 2 billion marshmallow chicks and bunnies aren’t going anywhere.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
In the wild, African fish eagle chicks typically begin flying at around 70 to 75 days old and remain near their parents for several months before becoming independent.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
According to the news release, fish eagle chicks in the wild start flying around 70 to 75 days old and remain close to their parents’ territory for two to three months before living on their own.
—Jamie Landers, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Cadbury mini eggs and chocolate chicks make a fun topping for the kids.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
This year, with a bumper crop of the strange parrot’s favorite berries prompting a rare enthusiasm for mating, those working to save the birds hope for a record number of chicks in February, which would move the kakapo closer to defying what was not long ago believed to be certain extinction.
—Charlotte Graham-McLay, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chicks
Noun
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Their kids have their own favorites.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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So here's a guide to picking out the best, age-appropriate books kids will actually read.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to the police report, the mother was cornered and groped at her car with her children in the back seat before the man ran away.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Investigators determined the incident was isolated between the two juveniles, who knew each other and attended the same school.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The arrests included 66 adults and eight juveniles, the Los Angeles Police Department said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Chicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chicks. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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