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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
Jackson, who died in 2009, repeatedly denied Chandler’s accusations, as well as those levied by other boys.
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
But among the roughly 200 boys and girls currently enrolled in his Olympique École de Football in Sarthe, north of Port-au-Prince’s international airport in the sprawling Cité Soleil slum, one child will never have that chance.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Lebrun’s narration has established before this point that a specific trio of boys helped make Otto’s life a living hell.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
Incredibly, Culver City High‘s boys’ volleyball team had just two home matches this season and still won a Southern Section Division 6 championship last week.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Many of the teen boys were still on Farrwood Drive Tuesday evening in a very emotional state.
—Samantha Chaney, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Appearing on America's Newsroom, Crean Lutheran High School girls’ track and field athlete Olivia Viola addressed CIF's ongoing neglect of female athletes' calls to oust boys from competition, including AB Hernandez.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
East Aurora High School has a varsity boys team of 11 students, Wilson said, and a junior varsity team with 20 on its roster — though sometimes the freshman players split off and play against other schools’ freshman teams.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
In its first boys volleyball final four appearance Lake Brantley (26-3) takes on a familiar foe, Horizon (26-3), in a Thursday afternoon Class 3A state semifinal at Polk State College in Winter Haven.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
But among the roughly 200 boys and girls currently enrolled in his Olympique École de Football in Sarthe, north of Port-au-Prince’s international airport in the sprawling Cité Soleil slum, one child will never have that chance.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Lebrun’s narration has established before this point that a specific trio of boys helped make Otto’s life a living hell.
—Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
Incredibly, Culver City High‘s boys’ volleyball team had just two home matches this season and still won a Southern Section Division 6 championship last week.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Many of the teen boys were still on Farrwood Drive Tuesday evening in a very emotional state.
—Samantha Chaney, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Appearing on America's Newsroom, Crean Lutheran High School girls’ track and field athlete Olivia Viola addressed CIF's ongoing neglect of female athletes' calls to oust boys from competition, including AB Hernandez.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
East Aurora High School has a varsity boys team of 11 students, Wilson said, and a junior varsity team with 20 on its roster — though sometimes the freshman players split off and play against other schools’ freshman teams.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
In its first boys volleyball final four appearance Lake Brantley (26-3) takes on a familiar foe, Horizon (26-3), in a Thursday afternoon Class 3A state semifinal at Polk State College in Winter Haven.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boys
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The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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DJs and live music carry through the day, with a classic car show, a Hair and Fashion Show, and kids’ areas with games, inflatables, and pony rides scattered throughout.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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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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The crowd consisted of a mixed generation of Pink Floyd fans from teenagers to older attendees in vintage band shirts.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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As a result, more American teenagers now receive superior coaching and minutes earlier in their careers.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
16 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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Holly Robinson Peete reads her book My Brother Charlie to youths from Dodgers Dreamteam, Miracle League Los Angeles, on May 9 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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As of November, veterans and current or former foster youths aged 18-24 were no longer exempt.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Boys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boys. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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