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high schooler

noun

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as in middle schooler

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Recent Examples of high schooler Crossing the street just got a lot more accessible – thanks to this high schooler. — Sam Woodward, USA Today, 26 June 2026 Griffin, rather than get drafted ninth overall as a high schooler in 2024, would have fulfilled his commitment to play at LSU. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 24 June 2026 They were led by Tsietsi Mashinini, a charismatic high schooler. — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026 As a high schooler, Sophie Hortman helped raise and train Minnie. — Derek James, CBS News, 14 June 2026 Bailey Sensitive, charismatic, and mature high schooler who had to grow up fast when his parents died. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 9 June 2026 Ganne played in the final group of the 2021 Open as a 17-year-old high schooler at Olympic Club in San Francisco, eventually finishing as the top amateur. — ABC News, 3 June 2026 Saturday night's finals will see Hernandez look to get back to the top of the podium for the final time as a high schooler. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026 But for now, there are the last days to experience as a high schooler. — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 29 May 2026

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Noun

The middle schooler was riding the e-bike in the back parking lot at Stuard Elementary School when they were hit by a vehicle, an Aledo ISD spokesperson said in a statement.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Ava Nassar, a 13-year-old middle schooler from Carlsbad, was with friends and classmates Nathan Adewale, 13, and Dante Veducio, 14.

— Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026

Definition of middle schooler

Noun

While the pope is from Chicago, Philadelphia claims him too – as an undergraduate alum of nearby Villanova University.

— Danny Freeman, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
During the same period, the average debt for in-state students has declined from about $29,000 to about $17,000, according to UC’s undergraduate affordability dashboard which was updated in June 2026.

— Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 3 July 2026

Definition of undergraduate

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Solak, a second baseman who was coached by Chiappetta on Naperville North’s freshman team, made his major league debut with the Texas Rangers in 2019 and has since played in 263 games for five teams.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
The 19-year-old made 15 starts and played in all 18 games as a University of Pittsburgh freshman last fall.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026

Definition of freshman

Noun

My new kindergartner especially is feeling all the big feels about school.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 July 2026
Recent amendments to be considered include assessing a kindergartner’s math knowledge rather than screening for math deficiencies, something that would help identify students who need additional support.

— Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of kindergartner

Noun

Wahl and Gounder, three years his junior, spent time in the same spaces with mutual friends, and Grant eventually initiated interest.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
Annual passes and punch cards available, with discounts for seniors, military and juniors, league and HOA members and their guests.

— Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Definition of junior

Noun

Just as the young woman is set to return to her hometown following the end of her postgraduate studies, a girl’s body is discovered there, unravelling painful memories of past trauma and sending Sofia through a pained process of self-reflection.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 9 July 2026
In families where mothers and fathers live together, about 56% of moms with bachelor degrees and 69% of mothers with postgraduate degrees worked full time in 2025.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 June 2026

Definition of postgraduate

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