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as in kids
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
a giggling little boy ran by
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as in boyfriends
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 boys
Benjamin’s boys and girls teams both fought through adversity at the FHSAA 1A state track and field finals at Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville on Wednesday.
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Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2026
Almost three years later, a 30-strong ensemble of young boys, many making their professional acting debuts thanks to open casting calls, is transporting us to their unruly island in a four-part BBC series, with episodes airing on Sundays and the entire series available on BBC iPlayer.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
In Downeast Maine, boys are shaped by brutal winters, the harvesting of the ocean’s bounty, and the rigid codes of their fathers.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Two boys, ages 1 and 8, who were also passengers in the vehicle were not hurt.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
That's how you get geared up for a big WNBA season, boys and girls.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Among the students, there were 73 boys and 47 girls.
—Zohreh Saberi, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Malden Catholic has found its next boys soccer coach.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
The Bulls’ boys team is the top seed and played a later match against Matanzas.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2026
Almost three years later, a 30-strong ensemble of young boys, many making their professional acting debuts thanks to open casting calls, is transporting us to their unruly island in a four-part BBC series, with episodes airing on Sundays and the entire series available on BBC iPlayer.
—Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
In Downeast Maine, boys are shaped by brutal winters, the harvesting of the ocean’s bounty, and the rigid codes of their fathers.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Two boys, ages 1 and 8, who were also passengers in the vehicle were not hurt.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
That's how you get geared up for a big WNBA season, boys and girls.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Among the students, there were 73 boys and 47 girls.
—Zohreh Saberi, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
Malden Catholic has found its next boys soccer coach.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
The Bulls’ boys team is the top seed and played a later match against Matanzas.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boys
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The casting featured a deep roster of models, from elders to adorable kids, many the children of staffers.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The couple, who got married in 2012 and share four kids, seem interested in packing their bags and heading across the pond for a while.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
7 May 2026
Noun
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The trouble reportedly started when some of the party attendees started arguing with each other about their boyfriends, witness Jeremiah Braxton told The Associated Press.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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There was a bit of screaming by girls, but the boyfriends who went along wanted to listen to the band.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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In Orlando, around 1,000 teenagers showed up to the Icon Park area on a Saturday night last month, spurring fights and a substantial police response that led to nine arrests on charges including battery on an officer, resisting arrest and trespassing.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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The hackers — called ShinyHunters, believed to be mostly Western teenagers behind several other high-profile attacks — demanded crypto payments to unlock the system, and threatened to leak private data.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
8 May 2026
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So are their girlfriends and wives, who support their beaus in stadiums and at home.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite some very not-so-subtle hints from yours truly, my past beaus have never gifted me a handbag on Valentine’s Day, either.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
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Even the way some of the balls are now, and the way some of these lads can hit the thing.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
4 May 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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Gunfire has killed at least 278 youths ages 12 to 17 so far this year, with another 796 injured, according to GVA.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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“Boys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boys. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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