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
Do not kiss or snuggle backyard poultry, especially the chicks.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 May 2026
For the first time in the nest's history of being livestreamed to the world, both bald eagle chicks at the Glen Hazel nest in Pittsburgh have died.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Use another door to get into your home while the chicks are growing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Sharif estimated the ospreys will depart in two to three months, once their chicks are able to fly.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
In April, two chicks poked their heads out of one of the boxes, making history.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Three randy, middle-aged white chicks (Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb) seek illicit thrills.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
Mr Cañas-Valle identified 23 adults and four chicks nesting and roosting within a single cave on the Chimborazo volcano.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This one features adorable baby farm animals, including a baby goat, calf, and chicks.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 May 2026
For the first time in the nest's history of being livestreamed to the world, both bald eagle chicks at the Glen Hazel nest in Pittsburgh have died.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Use another door to get into your home while the chicks are growing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
Sharif estimated the ospreys will depart in two to three months, once their chicks are able to fly.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
In April, two chicks poked their heads out of one of the boxes, making history.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Three randy, middle-aged white chicks (Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb) seek illicit thrills.
—Armond White, National Review, 9 Apr. 2025
Mr Cañas-Valle identified 23 adults and four chicks nesting and roosting within a single cave on the Chimborazo volcano.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
This one features adorable baby farm animals, including a baby goat, calf, and chicks.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 4 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chicks
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The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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DJs and live music carry through the day, with a classic car show, a Hair and Fashion Show, and kids’ areas with games, inflatables, and pony rides scattered throughout.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The comments came two weeks after the House rejected DeSantis’ push to pass bills to expand vaccine exemptions for children entering public schools and to install consumer-friendly regulations on artificial intelligence products and companies.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The many Luderer family members (Brian has four children and Matt has six daughters) have united to keep the faith.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The caller said two juveniles dumped soda on the caller’s front porch and put ham on his Ring camera.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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The suspects, all unnamed due to their status as juveniles, are accused of stealing four cars during the spree.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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“Chicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chicks. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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