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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
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, four boys for every one girl was diagnosed with autism.
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Joshua Anbar, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Prosecutors said Montejano pretended to be a teenage boy on Snapchat, asked the girls to meet him in a public area at the apartment complex before forcing the girls into his apartment.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Video shows the deputy firing a single shot to the head, killing the suspect and instantly freeing the crying boy.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Dramatic body cam video shows a terrified boy was being held by the throat when his knife-wielding captor was killed by a deputy, the Florida investigators say.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
The city’s dishes are deeply tied to its historic roots, blending Cajun, Creole and Southern influences to create savory cuisine like gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, red beans and rice and po’ boy sandwiches.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
But all those boys doing those podcasts.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Together, both boys will help each other through this pivotal time in their lives.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Smith grew up idolizing him as a boy in Louisville.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Joshua Anbar, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Prosecutors said Montejano pretended to be a teenage boy on Snapchat, asked the girls to meet him in a public area at the apartment complex before forcing the girls into his apartment.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Video shows the deputy firing a single shot to the head, killing the suspect and instantly freeing the crying boy.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Dramatic body cam video shows a terrified boy was being held by the throat when his knife-wielding captor was killed by a deputy, the Florida investigators say.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2025
The city’s dishes are deeply tied to its historic roots, blending Cajun, Creole and Southern influences to create savory cuisine like gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, red beans and rice and po’ boy sandwiches.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
But all those boys doing those podcasts.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Together, both boys will help each other through this pivotal time in their lives.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 3 Nov. 2025
Smith grew up idolizing him as a boy in Louisville.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boy
Noun
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The kids' club received an overhaul in 2018.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Proving that moms will do anything for their kids, Kim Kardashian joined North to dress up as her favorite TikTok stars, Jay Guapõ and Pink Cardigan.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Hollywood star Jennifer Aniston has confirmed her relationship with new boyfriend Jim Curtis, posting a photo of him on Instagram to celebrate his birthday on Sunday.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Prosecutors said that during one visit to the assisted living facility, Fireside got access to the bank account belonging to her mother's boyfriend, then called the bank and guided him on resetting his online information.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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As teenagers, Borges and his older brother Márcio became associated with a group of musicians who gathered at the corner of Rua Divinópolis and Rua Paraisópolis in the neighborhood of Santa Tereza to smoke, hang out, make music.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
3 Nov. 2025
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When the teenagers disappear, the mystery remains unsolved for two decades until Matthew’s sister, Tara Nichols (played by Miranda MacDougall), begins documenting her search for answers.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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However, since then, the reality star has continued to show off her beau.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Her complicated grief deepens a rift with her teenage daughter Clara (Grace), whose college dreams and new beau (Thames) Morgan does not approve of.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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As a young lad growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area town of Pittsburg, my school uniform consisted of corduroys the color of Ash Wednesday, a white dress shirt and a maroon V-neck sweater.—
Steve Lopez,
Mercury News,
1 Oct. 2025
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His boss seems unusually chill with the deception, mostly because this lad might be helpful for sniffing out other moles and double agents in their field.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Choose the one that works best for your adolescent.—
Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Driscoll’s workbook on mental health care for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes also walks through various strategies, including communication and problem-solving skills.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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The all-inclusive resort also has an extensive activities program and kids programming for babies and toddlers, elementary schoolers, and teens.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Weeks after the wedding and amid breakup news, Bloom and Perry were seen hanging out with the newlywed couple on a yacht with their toddler Daisy Dove.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Boy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boy. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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