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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
One of his friends was Mater Dei boys basketball coach Gary McKnight.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
The eyeball test said the attendance for a boys basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, was bigger than the crowd for the Pitt-Stanford ACC Tournament game played on Tuesday in Charlotte.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
He was initially talked into applying for the Denver East job by a couple key DPS stakeholders, including Angels boys coach Rudy Carey and ex-longtime district athletic director John Andrew.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
The feature takes place in Utah at a wilderness retreat for teen boys who struggled with addiction.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The Glenn boys, meanwhile, countered that by becoming one of the final two Central Texas teams left standing.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
The drunk boys urinated on the property, threw up in the backyard and stumbled and fell on the patio, the documents state.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
For starters, some of the traits of autism are expressed differently in girls than in boys.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
The girls were found Monday evening by a dog walker who stumbled across the first body in the vicinity of East 162nd Street and Midland Avenue, near an all-boys public school called the Ginn Academy School, and called the police.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 Mar. 2026
The eyeball test said the attendance for a boys basketball game in Fort Worth, Texas, was bigger than the crowd for the Pitt-Stanford ACC Tournament game played on Tuesday in Charlotte.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
He was initially talked into applying for the Denver East job by a couple key DPS stakeholders, including Angels boys coach Rudy Carey and ex-longtime district athletic director John Andrew.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
The feature takes place in Utah at a wilderness retreat for teen boys who struggled with addiction.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The Glenn boys, meanwhile, countered that by becoming one of the final two Central Texas teams left standing.
—Rick Cantu, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
The drunk boys urinated on the property, threw up in the backyard and stumbled and fell on the patio, the documents state.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
For starters, some of the traits of autism are expressed differently in girls than in boys.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 4 Mar. 2026
The girls were found Monday evening by a dog walker who stumbled across the first body in the vicinity of East 162nd Street and Midland Avenue, near an all-boys public school called the Ginn Academy School, and called the police.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boys
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Rosenthal believes stories about kids feeling nervous or afraid to try new things connect with both children and adults.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Their potential — with the right education, nurtured by parents who are determined to give their kids a shot at the American dream — is just as limitless as any other student in this nation’s public schools.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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Parker played one of Grace’s boyfriends, Josh, on Will & Grace for a five-episode arc in 2000.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
8 Mar. 2026
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Other types of suspects included mothers’ boyfriends, babysitters, stepparents or other relatives.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Under this rule, the other five teenagers, including four under 18, were charged with first-degree murder as adults for the death of their friend.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Two parents are facing charges after police say more than 60 teenagers were drinking at a large party in their Plum Borough home.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 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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McMurtry Automotive Ten years since the company formed, the mad lads at McMurtry Automotive are bringing the record-setting Spéirling Pure hypercar to life.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2026
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Even when rehearsals began at an old film studio in East London, Daldry and his creative team weren’t sure which lads would make the grade.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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Three teenagers have also been charged in the shooting, including a 15-year-old who, in July 2024, was ordered to serve a term at a state facility for youths after admitting to the charges of unlawful use of a weapon and knowingly discharging or firing a firearm at a person.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The garden and culinary programs provide hands-on learning, vocational training and a therapeutic space for youths.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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