as in child
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
the fire was accidentally started by a couple of kids fooling around
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as in to joke
to make jokes
he always kids around about his "wild and crazy" life as an accountant
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Recent Examples of kid
Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
The kids were asked to bring items that had to do with Ireland.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2024
All kidding aside, Blanchett was familiar with the Canadian trio’s respective work known for poking fun at otherwise weighty subjects.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Our editors are particularly impressed by this trendy locker cabinet that’s great for entryways, living rooms, and kids’ rooms, plus a modular sectional that’s now under $500—and perfect for upgrading your current seating situation.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 19 Nov. 2024
The kids were asked to bring items that had to do with Ireland.
—Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
Think of Disney trying to pass off the 1,000th iteration of Marvel or Star Wars (just kidding) as something new.
—Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2024
All kidding aside, Blanchett was familiar with the Canadian trio’s respective work known for poking fun at otherwise weighty subjects.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 9 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kid
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In a matter of seconds, the fourplex unit Wilson Jr., 31, shares with his partner and their two children, was a total mess.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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Andrew Kammerer, 33, made his first appearance Friday in Clermont County Common Pleas Court and pleaded not guilty to counts of aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault and endangering children.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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The maker’s first prototype, dubbed the Him-E, was teased in 2023.New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
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Goldberg teased Gunther as his opponent, a continuation of their exchange from WWE Bad Blood in October.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Prince Albert previously joked to PEOPLE about how their expanding family can create a bit of a hiccup on National Day — no room on the palace balcony!Janine Henni, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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With professional pianists as parents, Sasha Kasman Laude jokes that the free lessons nudged her toward the same career path.Domenica Bongiovanni, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Kid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kid. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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