as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
a medical study that followed juveniles through adolescence and into adulthood
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Recent Examples of juveniles
They were called after multiple brawls involving as many as 100 people, most of whom were juveniles, broke out at the park.
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Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Authorities in Solano County arrested an 18-year-old and two juveniles, after officers said they were found with firearms early Sunday morning.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the researchers found that this wear was present only in adult specimens, was completely absent in juveniles, and was missing from the jaws of squids.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
An arrest warrant reports Smith threatened to use the gun to kill one of the juveniles, and used his hands to choke the boy.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
One of the juveniles was also charged with criminal trover, engaging police in pursuit and reckless driving, Reinert said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
All of the victims were juveniles, ranging in age from approximately 1 to 14, the SPD spokesperson added.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
This includes visas for human trafficking and domestic violence victims and juveniles, as well as several work permits.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
Multiple juveniles were playing loud music and yelling profanities.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Authorities in Solano County arrested an 18-year-old and two juveniles, after officers said they were found with firearms early Sunday morning.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the researchers found that this wear was present only in adult specimens, was completely absent in juveniles, and was missing from the jaws of squids.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
An arrest warrant reports Smith threatened to use the gun to kill one of the juveniles, and used his hands to choke the boy.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
One of the juveniles was also charged with criminal trover, engaging police in pursuit and reckless driving, Reinert said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
All of the victims were juveniles, ranging in age from approximately 1 to 14, the SPD spokesperson added.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
This includes visas for human trafficking and domestic violence victims and juveniles, as well as several work permits.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
Multiple juveniles were playing loud music and yelling profanities.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juveniles
Noun
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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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While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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During the Second World War, the Attenboroughs took in two Jewish sisters, who had come to Britain on the Kindertransport—the humanitarian scheme, devised after Kristallnacht, in 1938, for sending Jewish children, unaccompanied, to a safe haven.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
Noun
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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
Cite this Entry
“Juveniles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juveniles. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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