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 Police have linked juveniles to about 60% of carjackings in the district as of 2025, NBC4 Washington reported. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026 This image captures two juveniles peering from their father’s mouth, revealing the specialized mouthbrooding strategy that helps this species increase the survival of its young. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Two of the juveniles remain in custody, while another was released by a Superior Court judge Sunday morning. — Stephanie Ballesteros, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 According to a message that school officials sent to parents, the juveniles may have been trespassing on the campus. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026 His adult co-defendant in Jackson’s killing was sentenced to 29 years, but juveniles, even those convicted of murder, cannot be held in custody in California beyond their 20s. — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Officers located the car and two juveniles at 139th Street and Harrison Avenue after the system reported the vehicle traveling west on 139th Street after re-entering the village, police said. — Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Some council members questioned whether the curfew would punish juveniles who are not participating in teen takeover or out to cause trouble. — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 Police won’t be raiding movie theaters or restaurants in search of juveniles, according to CMPD. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The fairgrounds on Tully Road will have Alaskan pigs racing, kids screaming on carnival rides and the usual assortment of huge corndogs, strawberry shortcakes and a variety of new fair food like tamales, bao buns and kabobs.

— Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
The burning of fossil fuels is poisoning the air our kids breathe and endangering their present and future by overheating our planet.

— Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of kids

Noun

At the same time, the house next door to us was sold to a family with six children, ranging in age from newborn to 10 years old.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
During an appearance on Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes‘ podcast SmartLess earlier this month, Bullock opened up about the 2023 death of her partner, Bryan Randall, and how that affected her children.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of children

Noun

Not necessarily as little leaguers, but as bright-eyed youths fantasizing about one day wearing a big-league uniform, competing in major league stadiums and making their living by playing this children’s game as adults.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
The existing youths are committing fewer crimes and engaging less in risk-taking behaviors.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026