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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
Authorities in South Fulton are investigating a shooting near the 4200 block of Fortune Point that has left two juveniles dead.
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CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Podgorski said the juveniles who were arrested, ages 15 and 16, each face charges of first-degree robbery, conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery, stealing a firearm and conspiracy to steal a firearm.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
In total, two juveniles were arrested and two firearms recovered.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Females and juveniles lack the black head and have more muted shades of brown and orange.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Report 21-16254-OF involves juveniles.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
At least three suspects who were juveniles at the time of the incident were arrested for their role.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Since the start of 2023, 19 of those victims have been juveniles.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 2026
Multiple juveniles were playing loud music and yelling profanities.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Podgorski said the juveniles who were arrested, ages 15 and 16, each face charges of first-degree robbery, conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery, stealing a firearm and conspiracy to steal a firearm.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
In total, two juveniles were arrested and two firearms recovered.
—Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Females and juveniles lack the black head and have more muted shades of brown and orange.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Report 21-16254-OF involves juveniles.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
At least three suspects who were juveniles at the time of the incident were arrested for their role.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
Since the start of 2023, 19 of those victims have been juveniles.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Mar. 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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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
Noun
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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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The organization is working with the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance as well as Soccer Gear for Zambia so children locally and overseas benefit from the donations.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 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
Cite this Entry
“Juveniles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juveniles. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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