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as in kid
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
a giggling little boy ran by
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as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
their teenaged daughter has a new boy, and she's just crazy about him
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Recent Examples of boy
The menu at the midtown location paid homage to many of the customer favorites from the original Mother, such as the mushroom po’ boy, nut burger and chile verde, but Venditti always puts his own spin on them.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Three boys turned a Waymo ride into a wind-in-their-hair joyride late Friday afternoon in Santa Monica.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The primary school serves girls and boys from both host and displaced communities.
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Michael Sandler,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The story primarily follows a boy named Toshiro Kamiya, who lives in poverty and works hard to cover living expenses and buy medication for his mother.
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Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Welcome to the world, sweet boy.
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Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The driveway boys emulated everybody on those rosters.
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Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
While officials haven't been able to dive in the lake, other efforts to find the missing boy who went underwater are ongoing.
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Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Luke is turning into a competitor like many of our boys have over the last week.
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Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Three boys turned a Waymo ride into a wind-in-their-hair joyride late Friday afternoon in Santa Monica.
—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
The primary school serves girls and boys from both host and displaced communities.
—
Michael Sandler,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The story primarily follows a boy named Toshiro Kamiya, who lives in poverty and works hard to cover living expenses and buy medication for his mother.
—
Kambole Campbell,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Welcome to the world, sweet boy.
—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The driveway boys emulated everybody on those rosters.
—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
While officials haven't been able to dive in the lake, other efforts to find the missing boy who went underwater are ongoing.
—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Luke is turning into a competitor like many of our boys have over the last week.
—
Joe Kinsey Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boy
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Francois, who runs a medical rehabilitation in New York and brought his adult kids to see Les Grenadiers, said Haiti’s qualification, achieved amid extraordinary circumstances, was itself cause for celebration.
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His kids, though hesitant at first, became a large part of the business.
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The crash that killed Shirilla's boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan, as well as the resulting trial that ended in her conviction, are explored in the recent documentary, The Crash.
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Their drama is already stale, and between Nathan’s touchiness and Joe’s mistreatment of women, their fight over who is a better guy, a better seaman, a better worker, a better boyfriend is disengaging at best and aggravating at worst.
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Police say the violence on Sydney’s streets is being orchestrated from abroad – and teenagers are being lured into the complex web of gang warfare with the promise of fast cash.
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Played by House of the Dragon’s Milly Alcock, Kara’s path crosses that of an angry, sword-wielding teenager, Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley), who seeks revenge for her slain family.
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In addition to a potential new beau, Randolph wants Ainsley to find herself in season 3.
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At the top of her list is a new beau.
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This intensive five-day retreat welcomes only America’s dudes, bros, lads, sons and fathers.
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Aussie Rules lads are almost clothed enough to enter a convenience store.
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Despite being a high achiever, Veena Dinavahi struggled with anxiety and depression as an adolescent.
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These provisions also do not guarantee that an adolescent will be granted an exception.
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One video advertises access to a longer clip of a boy toddler being abused for less than three dollars.
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The toddler was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries, police said.
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“Boy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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