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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
Robert is a funny, kind, and sweet boy who gets along well with others and loves to make new friends.
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CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
In September, authorities arrested a boy from Illinois who in 2023, at age 15, allegedly launched a devastating cyberattack on Las Vegas casinos that reportedly cost MGM Resorts alone more than $100 million.
—Mike Levine, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Top performers from the event included boys lacrosse senior Dom Cinzori with 30 pull-ups and girls lacrosse player Morgan Lenac’s 63-second bent arm hang, as well as boys track’s Jack Prior with 12 pull-ups, girls track’s Eiia Hext and Kaedence Unrein with 10 pull-ups.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Only that pipeline works both ways now, boys and girls.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Roblero-Perez was driving a 2016 Honda Accord eastbound when the vehicle veered off the road and struck two boys who were riding bicycles on the sidewalk.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Chad Bianco couldn’t answer a few simple questions from me without becoming angry and yelling out of frustration, demonstrating all of the restraint of a pubescent boy.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Grant’s boys volleyball team had just enough in the tank to close on an important league victory Monday.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Broadly, girls outnumbered boys in the child welfare system.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
In September, authorities arrested a boy from Illinois who in 2023, at age 15, allegedly launched a devastating cyberattack on Las Vegas casinos that reportedly cost MGM Resorts alone more than $100 million.
—Mike Levine, ABC News, 14 Apr. 2026
Top performers from the event included boys lacrosse senior Dom Cinzori with 30 pull-ups and girls lacrosse player Morgan Lenac’s 63-second bent arm hang, as well as boys track’s Jack Prior with 12 pull-ups, girls track’s Eiia Hext and Kaedence Unrein with 10 pull-ups.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Only that pipeline works both ways now, boys and girls.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Roblero-Perez was driving a 2016 Honda Accord eastbound when the vehicle veered off the road and struck two boys who were riding bicycles on the sidewalk.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Chad Bianco couldn’t answer a few simple questions from me without becoming angry and yelling out of frustration, demonstrating all of the restraint of a pubescent boy.
—Rafael Perez, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Grant’s boys volleyball team had just enough in the tank to close on an important league victory Monday.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Broadly, girls outnumbered boys in the child welfare system.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boy
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Bisceglia says those families should not have to roll the dice when choosing care for some of the state's most vulnerable kids.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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At just 10 years old, London Woodard radiated a gentle worldliness his family believed exceeded that of any other kid.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Despite being placed on leave in December 2023, Josett allegedly used the cameras to find his mistress' new boyfriend's address in June 2024.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Leading up to rehab, post-hysterectomy and just before officially breaking up with Antonoff, Dunham reconnected with a childhood boyfriend, Nick.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Not because of the roving packs of teenagers or even the garish displays of overconsumption, but because mall architecture was high art.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Details are emerging about the arrest of the musician known as D4vd in the 2025 slaying of teenager Celeste Rivas Hernandez in Hollywood.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sweeney, wearing a white archival Pierre Cardin dress, also made her way to her own seat, joining her current beau, Scooter Braun, and greeting him with a quick kiss.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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After a few hours of retail therapy, head back into the city for the perfect happy hour vibe or a dinner date with just you, your beau or a group at the historic floating restaurant DiMillo’s On the Water.—
Dontaira Terrell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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This place was incredible, and got to enjoy it with some good lads.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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And all because of stories this very best lad had written!—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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He was brought to the center as an adolescent with a broken wing (possibly due to a collision with a car) and can no longer fly properly.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
1 Apr. 2026
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An adolescent with severe menstrual pain and vomiting may first present to a pediatrician.—
Sarah Berg,
STAT,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some 19 minutes into the match, the Rapids’ Josh Atencio was whistled for a tripping call in the Miami box that was so soft, a toddler could’ve slept on it.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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By the time Noemi Guzman held a toddler at knifepoint in front of a Nebraska Walmart, the 31-year-old woman had struggled with mental illness for several years of her life.—
Selina Guevara,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Boy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boy. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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