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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Recent Examples of baby
Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
In 2017, an MTA worker helped a mother give birth on a subway platform, while in 2012, a baby boy was born on a J train in downtown Manhattan.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 28 Jan. 2023
The cake symbolizes the three kings bringing gifts to baby Jesus.
—Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 24 Jan. 2023
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Noun
Infant mortality also surged in these groups, with deaths rising nearly 11% – almost twice the average – among Black babies, more than any other racial or ethnic group.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
In 2017, an MTA worker helped a mother give birth on a subway platform, while in 2012, a baby boy was born on a J train in downtown Manhattan.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
Claire Danes is getting mixed reactions to baby No. 3.
—Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 28 Jan. 2023
The cake symbolizes the three kings bringing gifts to baby Jesus.
—Karla Pope, Good Housekeeping, 24 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baby
Noun
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Their adult children wept on the witness stand and spoke of their devastation.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The second is teaching children about consent and what healthy relationships look like.—
A.S. King,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Measles virus spreads when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks and another person inhales droplets, Mayo Clinic said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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But a veteran prosecutor stepped up out of concern for the jobs of the younger people in the unit, said the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss details of the private meeting.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK, LARRY NEUMEISTER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER AND ERIC TUCKER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps some of that success could be attributed to good, aggressive, but clean racing on Saturday night.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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The success is driven by Fairlife’s Core Power protein shake brand, which remains a popular staple at many grocery stores and does not have many direct market-leading competitors.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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What's next: The company and the court will face an uphill climb to nurse the company back to health in an environment where investors have soured on electric vehicles and companies have pulled back on their EV plans.—
Michael Flaherty,
Axios,
19 Feb. 2025
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That’s so her milk won’t be wasted nursing her children.—
Michael Freeman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There is also a mini version of the reasoning model, the company said.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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The rollouts that are timed to his releases typically include creative elements ranging from mini films which key in on noteworthy figures.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Freezing temperatures can pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such as infants and older adults.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Three young children, including an infant, died of smoke inhalation after a fire broke out inside their Georgia apartment, officials told news outlets.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The officer repeatedly instructed the elderly man to drop the gun, and when backup officers arrived and issued the same command, the man continued to aim the weapon at them.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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According to the police department, a 46-year-old Towson man is charged with first-degree murder and currently being held without bond at the Baltimore County Detention Center.—
Shaela Foster,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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Despite the lack of attention, there wasn't anyone better at their job, evidenced by his brow-raising accomplishments (stats per TruMedia): The Notre Dame alum was a first-team All-Pro in seven of his nine healthy seasons, even becoming the first rookie OL since 1947 to earn that honor.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Looks like Alex’s accomplishments will continue to be doubted.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Baby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baby. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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