JUVENILES Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

juveniles

noun

plural of juvenile

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 The adult driver and two juveniles were taken to an area hospital for treatment, police said. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 15 July 2026 Denver police also accused the 14-year-old of being involved with a shooting about 15 minutes before the Sunnyside shooting, when the teen and two other juveniles shot a fourth juvenile near Park Avenue and East 20th Avenue. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 15 July 2026 An investigation into the shooting found a large group of young adults and juveniles attended a party at the park that was promoted on social media. — Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 15 July 2026 The other suspects were juveniles, according to the prosecutor’s office. — Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 Three other juveniles were arrested on various other charges, such as possessing a firearm, trespassing and obstructing an officer. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026 New Hampshire lawmakers have rejected attempts to end life sentences for juveniles, but Tulloch's case could bolster future attempts. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 Shortly after, Higginson said police received several 911 calls reporting multiple juveniles had been shot nearby in the apartment complex. — Matt Cavallo, CBS News, 13 July 2026 Four juveniles were taken into custody and face charges that include third-degree assault by mob, assault on police while resisting arrest, resisting arrest, possession of a machine gun and breach of peace. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for juveniles

Noun

Little kids rooting for France ran out of food lines with their parents.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
Her college professor set them up, and the pair has since welcomed two kids, son Aden and daughter Ariah.

— Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Definition of kids

Noun

This historic event, a partnership with Global Citizen, aims to raise funds for the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, supporting education and soccer opportunities for children worldwide.

— Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Maiklem observed that most nineteenth-century mudlarks, searching desperately for goods from the river, were women and children.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of children

Noun

The Office of the Juvenile Officer, which acts as a prosecutor for criminal charges brought against youths, has not filed any charges in connection with the vandalism, said Scott Lauck, spokesman for the office.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
For transitional-aged youths, prevention often means stepping in before early instability becomes permanent—before a rough stretch turns into chronic adult homelessness, long-term unemployment, justice involvement or untreated mental health needs.

— Chris Simonsen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026