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as in nothing
something of little importance
the injury is child's play, just a scratch
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as in breeze
something that is easy to do
winning the game against those guys will be child's play
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Recent Examples of child's play
Kate figuring out how to stop World War III with a clear head and a little seduction on The Diplomat is child's play compared to what Claire Danes subjected herself to as CIA agent Carrie Mathison in Homeland.
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Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 6 May 2023
Is my child's play concerning?
—Alia Wong, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2021
This isn't child's play, this is my child.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2012
Once the foundation is laid and the ground floor constructed, the rest of the process will, in a way, resemble child's play.
—Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2013
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Keith Nelson, Men's Health, 6 May 2023
Is my child's play concerning?
—Alia Wong, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2021
This isn't child's play, this is my child.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 14 Aug. 2012
Once the foundation is laid and the ground floor constructed, the rest of the process will, in a way, resemble child's play.
—Breanna Draxler, Discover Magazine, 23 Jan. 2013
See all Example Sentences for child's play
Recent Examples of Synonyms for child's play
Noun
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The one whose legs turned nothings into somethings, improvising the Lions’ entire defensive game plan into a pile of ash?Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2024
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But nothings more peaceful than tomorrow to a man going through pain today.Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
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This nifty gadget uses cutting-edge optical technology to create a 3D map of your veins, making needle insertion a breeze.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The new Bose Smart soundbar has A.I. Dialogue Mode that elevates the crispness of the speaker onscreen to fight this, offering clear, concise dialogue that's a breeze to hear in the mix.Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Any continuation of this conversation will veer far off from the triviality of Socrates’s political beliefs.Theodore McDarrah, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Although it was considered appropriately feminine for women to care for animals, women and femininity were also considered weaker, sillier, and more frivolous than men and masculinity; caring too much for other creatures came was considered a sign of fragility and triviality.Natalie Kinkade, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2024
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The city parks department will take it from there and, in a few years, visitors can spread a blanket and have a picnic.Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 11 Nov. 2024
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To conclude your island adventure, consider packing a picnic to partake in a casual beach dinner at one of Ærø's picturesque beaches, such as Vesterstrand or Eriks Hale.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Fifth course: Giant cream puff, sugared blackberries, caramel and candied pecans.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Desserts include a sundae bar with ice cream, an assortment of toppings and a cream puff.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 8 Oct. 2024
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But that was kid stuff compared to the adult heartbreak of her stunning new album, The Tortured Poets Department.Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2024
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On this day, Snyder was up early, dealing with kid stuff; his 11-year-old daughter has an ear infection.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Nov. 2023
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Meanwhile, Oregon and Kentucky were evenly split between pies and fudge, while Georgia was unique, where cakes and cupcakes won out.Rachael O'Connor, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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In 2024, Gott’s celebrated its 25th anniversary with seasonal monthly specials like October’s pumpkin shake and truffle fries, November’s wedge cut fries and December’s Dungeness crab sandwich and candy cake milkshake.Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Child's play.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/child%27s%20play. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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