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as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
an imaginative animated film that appeals to adults as well as to children
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as in babies
a recently born person
wrapped the child in a blanket before taking him outside in the cold
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as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
widespread stress is the child of the frenetic pace of the modern world
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Recent Examples of children
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.
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Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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
Mohamad Faisal, one of Shah Alam's children, previously told Reuters that his father's arrest about a year ago was due to a misunderstanding with police officers.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Cipriani grew up a choir boy in a working-class section of Philadelphia, the fourth of five children in a devout Italian Catholic family.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
In the film, Coel is a reclusive painter who’s hired by the children of a famous artist to pose as his assistant and gain access to a series of fabled canvases to secure their inheritance.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
The backseat passenger on a passing scooter opened fire into a group of people at the corner, which included Kaori’s parents and some other young children.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Simpson, Ross and their three children attended Diana's show at The O2 Arena in London.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Li said the chef decided to relocate to the KC metro to be closer to his children.
—Jenna Thompson
march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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
Mohamad Faisal, one of Shah Alam's children, previously told Reuters that his father's arrest about a year ago was due to a misunderstanding with police officers.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Cipriani grew up a choir boy in a working-class section of Philadelphia, the fourth of five children in a devout Italian Catholic family.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
In the film, Coel is a reclusive painter who’s hired by the children of a famous artist to pose as his assistant and gain access to a series of fabled canvases to secure their inheritance.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Apr. 2026
The backseat passenger on a passing scooter opened fire into a group of people at the corner, which included Kaori’s parents and some other young children.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Simpson, Ross and their three children attended Diana's show at The O2 Arena in London.
—Ariana Quihuiz, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Li said the chef decided to relocate to the KC metro to be closer to his children.
—Jenna Thompson
march 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for children
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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
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The article also said that, comparing babies fed the liquid with those fed the powder, the study observed no difference in the incidence of NEC.—
David Hilzenrath,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Those allegations came after 2018 when tourists gave birth to 581 babies on the islands, a majority of whom were from China, according to CNMI's Health & Vital Statistics Office.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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The company’s Publicis Sports Intelligence platform, powered by Epsilon identity, is able to let marketers plan, personalize and measure investments and outcomes across media, experiential, content, hospitality, sponsorships, and commerce.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Astronomers have discussed three possible outcomes.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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One out of the five people who lost coverage is a child, including 787 infants, 4,000 toddlers and over 15,000 school-age children.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Bangladesh has modified its vaccine schedule after health officials found a significant share of measles cases were occurring in infants younger than 9 months, who are not yet eligible for routine vaccination, according to local reports.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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For its 310 students and more than 80 children from infants to toddlers, Greenland represents a second chance at school that is free from stigma and, experts say, a model for how young mothers can be reintegrated into education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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While toddlers are famous for falling asleep in odd places, this particular location surprised even a seasoned mom.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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The city is also considering moving Miami Police Department headquarters to the Freedom Park site, pending results of a traffic study.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Wilson brothers [Owen and Luke] are Dallas boys.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jim Varsallone writes a high school sports column twice a week, featuring top performers in all varsity sports (boys and girls) in Broward and Miami-Dade counties.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Children.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/children. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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