as in youth
the transitional period between childhood and adulthood
adolescence can be a turbulent time for teenagers and parents alike
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Recent Examples of adolescence
The endocannabinoid system—a brain system that regulates mood, sleep, memory and appetite—also undergoes substantial growth and signaling activity during adolescence.
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Sara Novak, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
Who doesn’t revisit this virtually symphonic song cycle about lonely adolescence without considering it one of the 10 best records ever made?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 May 2026
And while all researchers recognize numerous factors that contribute to this troubling uptick, a key finding by NIH’s Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study is that screen time in late childhood predicts increased depressive symptoms in early adolescence.
—Jean Case, Time, 14 May 2026
After spending her adolescence on the British children’s series Malory Towers, the London teen found herself at a crossroads.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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Sara Novak, Scientific American, 18 May 2026
Who doesn’t revisit this virtually symphonic song cycle about lonely adolescence without considering it one of the 10 best records ever made?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 17 May 2026
And while all researchers recognize numerous factors that contribute to this troubling uptick, a key finding by NIH’s Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study is that screen time in late childhood predicts increased depressive symptoms in early adolescence.
—Jean Case, Time, 14 May 2026
After spending her adolescence on the British children’s series Malory Towers, the London teen found herself at a crossroads.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adolescence
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Founded in 2013 to fulfil Kim Jong Un’s sporting ambitions, the elite youth academy has since trained hundreds of girls and boys aged between seven and 17, many of whom would represent the country at international level, according to state news agency KCNA.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The Hollywood Cares Foundation received overwhelming support from guest donations, raising funds to advance its mission of bringing resources together to reimagine a new future for our youth and local communities.—
Dominique Fluker,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Because the British navy was spread too thin, with too few warships available to police the Atlantic coastline, the armed fishing vessels were able to disrupt supply lines and keep the Revolution alive through its infancy.—
Christopher Magra,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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Across undersea cables, satellite arrays, and AI data hubs, global precautions are still in their infancy.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The demonization of minorities was nothing new, of course, but New York in the Seventies birthed a reactionary movement that was supported by politicians, public intellectuals, elites, and working people alike.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Sadly, a small but loud minority of supporters are not listening, which means Mexico’s reputation will continue to be tarnished and the federation will keep receiving fines.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Adolescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adolescence. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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