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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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
Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The pictures got more and more creative over time, as Edie asked her mom to draw babies, cats and birds.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
When water temperatures spike, the state of Florida warns replanting groups to pause their efforts and keep those tender babies out of the water.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Always amazed how loving these sweet babies are after enduring so much abuse and neglect.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Toddlers and babies especially might especially appreciate a break from their constricting seat, and a change in scenery, by talking a walk up and down the aisles with mom or dad.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
The two supes are the only two babies known to have survived the experiment of injecting Compound V into utero babies (which resulted in the deaths of several other babies receiving the same treatment).
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
In her Season 22 premiere interview with Deadline, Grey’s Anatomy executive producer/showrunner Meg Marinis confirmed that the babies will be delivered this season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
About one in five babies was born premature or underweight.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
At a nutrition center in Camp 15 of Cox’s Bazar – run by Concern Worldwide, with programs from UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP) – babies are measured for malnutrition by wrapping a paper tape measure around their tiny arms.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
The pictures got more and more creative over time, as Edie asked her mom to draw babies, cats and birds.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
When water temperatures spike, the state of Florida warns replanting groups to pause their efforts and keep those tender babies out of the water.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Always amazed how loving these sweet babies are after enduring so much abuse and neglect.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Toddlers and babies especially might especially appreciate a break from their constricting seat, and a change in scenery, by talking a walk up and down the aisles with mom or dad.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025
The two supes are the only two babies known to have survived the experiment of injecting Compound V into utero babies (which resulted in the deaths of several other babies receiving the same treatment).
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
In her Season 22 premiere interview with Deadline, Grey’s Anatomy executive producer/showrunner Meg Marinis confirmed that the babies will be delivered this season.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
About one in five babies was born premature or underweight.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
Hummers are the smallest and lightest of birds, some weighing no more than a coin, some babies the size of a bean.
—Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for babies
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In August, the former professional football player filed for sole physical custody of his and Zolciak's children.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Beatrice and Eugenie's children do not have royal titles and use their fathers' surnames, reflecting their parents' wishes to raise them largely outside formal royal life.—
Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Just over a week later, two men, Destry Jones, 20, and Damien Hinson, 18, were arrested in connection with the incident.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Recent research suggests that young men in low-income communities are particularly affected by financial consequences tied to sports gambling.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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His accomplishments highlight both his teamwork and drive for excellence.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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But the Kennedy Institute, which celebrates its 10th anniversary tonight, is not just about the accomplishments of one of the most significant legislators of the modern era.—
Martin J. Walsh,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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The faculty experience has been that administrations often side with the complainers.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
26 Sep. 2025
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Recognize Quieter Customers Celebrate the non-complainers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, offers food benefits, breastfeeding services and nutrition education to 65,000 Arkansas women, infants and children younger than five.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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To date, the Indiana company has blessed 390 boxes since its inception in 2016, and 70 infants nationwide — including three in Missouri – have been surrendered, Getrost said.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
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The latest Footage Film successes are Adopted 2 and Run.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Opening our doors also means engaging with the public through patient education, community health forums, and transparency about successes and setbacks.—
Prof. Dr. med. Mazda Farshad,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Key West native Mario Palazon of FreshCo Fish Market & Grill in Kendall, who has been in the seafood wholesale business for more than 20 years, says that his suppliers have been catching a record number of crabs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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Most years, very few baby crabs emerge, but occasionally a huge number survive, maintaining the island's population.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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That’s the kind of failing grade that ends drives and spoils red zone trips.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Frozen Shrimp Shellfish, like shrimp, spoils quickly, which is why many people prefer to purchase frozen shrimp.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Babies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/babies. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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