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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
Two adults and three juveniles died as a result of the blaze.
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Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Cases are still pending against two other juveniles charged in connections with the Red, White and Blue Ash disturbance.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
Youth who are committed to a detention center are more likely than other juveniles to have suffered abuse and neglect, and strip searches can retraumatize them.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
During the preview, a mischievous group of young diplodocus splash in the water around a pair of kayaking guests, while other juveniles like the triceratops are more cautious in nature, choosing to stick close to their parents.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
According to Mayor Eric Adams’ 2025 annual report, 5,623 juveniles were arrested for major felonies – such as murder, rape and assault – in 2025, marking a 9% increase from the previous year.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But victims also often have jobs and juveniles may be still be in school.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Predictably, during the fall spawning season, hot reservoir releases killed salmon eggs and juveniles.
—Scott Artis, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Bailey said the two juveniles were 14-year-olds and were accompanied by the 16-year-olds, who fled from hospital police.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
Cases are still pending against two other juveniles charged in connections with the Red, White and Blue Ash disturbance.
—Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
Youth who are committed to a detention center are more likely than other juveniles to have suffered abuse and neglect, and strip searches can retraumatize them.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
During the preview, a mischievous group of young diplodocus splash in the water around a pair of kayaking guests, while other juveniles like the triceratops are more cautious in nature, choosing to stick close to their parents.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
According to Mayor Eric Adams’ 2025 annual report, 5,623 juveniles were arrested for major felonies – such as murder, rape and assault – in 2025, marking a 9% increase from the previous year.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
But victims also often have jobs and juveniles may be still be in school.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
Predictably, during the fall spawning season, hot reservoir releases killed salmon eggs and juveniles.
—Scott Artis, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Bailey said the two juveniles were 14-year-olds and were accompanied by the 16-year-olds, who fled from hospital police.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juveniles
Noun
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Growing up, Wynter Starks didn’t trick-or-treat like other kids.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Each year, as the temperature rises, the town’s regular population of around 300 swells with thousands of kids soaking up the simple pleasures of the great outdoors.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Framed black and white photos of her now-adult children as youngsters hang along one wall, serving as a sweet reminder of days past.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Because such materials can be difficult to detect once products are frozen, widespread recalls help prevent potentially serious harm to consumers, especially children, who are a common audience for corn dog and pancake stick products.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The monthlong celebration comes at a crucial time, as transgender youths continue to face mounting legislative attacks and social hostility nationwide.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Seniors 62 and older and youths 4-17 can acess the musuem for $10.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Juveniles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juveniles. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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