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
Police have not publicly said what led to the gunfire, and the names of the juveniles have not been released.
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Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Investigators said the incidents occurred at several Northwest Side homes and deemed Peña a continuing threat given his access to juveniles through church roles linked to a private Christian school.
—Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Apr. 2026
While an age is sometimes provided, police departments do not typically release the identities of juveniles or victims from non-fatal crashes.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
In the indictment, four others, including two unnamed juveniles, are also listed in connection to Chyna’s case.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
The juveniles — around 5 and 6 feet long — like the sandy shallow waters that keep them safe from predators, and the plentiful food of stingrays and small sharks that live near shore, Lowe noted.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Last week, four juveniles were arrested on battery charges stemming from a gathering in downtown Naperville.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Two juveniles ran in and stole alcohol.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
In Gwinnett County, police released body camera video that shows dozens of teens running through the Gwinnett County Mall on March 28 as officers move in, which led to the arrest of two adults and seven juveniles.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
Investigators said the incidents occurred at several Northwest Side homes and deemed Peña a continuing threat given his access to juveniles through church roles linked to a private Christian school.
—Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Apr. 2026
While an age is sometimes provided, police departments do not typically release the identities of juveniles or victims from non-fatal crashes.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
In the indictment, four others, including two unnamed juveniles, are also listed in connection to Chyna’s case.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
The juveniles — around 5 and 6 feet long — like the sandy shallow waters that keep them safe from predators, and the plentiful food of stingrays and small sharks that live near shore, Lowe noted.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
Last week, four juveniles were arrested on battery charges stemming from a gathering in downtown Naperville.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Two juveniles ran in and stole alcohol.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
In Gwinnett County, police released body camera video that shows dozens of teens running through the Gwinnett County Mall on March 28 as officers move in, which led to the arrest of two adults and seven juveniles.
—Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juveniles
Noun
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The team's six seniors took the stage in front of a mix of adults and young kids.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Once their kids were in school, moms seemed to be allowed a gradual ascent back into the warmth and light of personhood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In addition to two videos featuring children, Biel also shared a third clip showing the technique used on a dog.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Namira’s mother often asks her children to copy-edit her e-mails.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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According to the film’s official logline, the story begins when police chief Bum-seok, played by Hwang, receives unsettling news from local youths that a tiger has appeared in the hills, a report that erupts into village-wide panic and soon escalates into something far stranger.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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The contestants will be local youths and teens, ages 6 to 18, who are singers or in bands.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Juveniles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juveniles. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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