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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
Training and policies for police officers that understand and account for the age and brain development of juveniles helps ensure productive and safe outcomes when interacting with them.
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Geordie McClelland, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Vehicle strikes are the leading cause of death for Florida panthers, but juveniles are at even higher risk of getting hit, according to the FWC.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Almost 60% of carjacking suspects in 2025 were also juveniles.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The two juveniles, ages 14 and 15, had some sort of conflict with another juvenile in the aggressor’s family, according to Glew.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Gallatin County Attorney Grant Axon said most of the offenders are juveniles.
—Brittany Harry, Fox 19 Cincinnati, 21 Aug. 2025
Under Arizona law, juveniles between 15 and 17 years old are required to be tried as adults if charged with murder or a violent felony.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Two juveniles were struck by a vehicle in Waterbury on Monday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025
The North Dakota Attorney General's Office missing person's registry lists that nine juveniles remain missing, with the longest stint being since July 28.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Geordie McClelland, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Vehicle strikes are the leading cause of death for Florida panthers, but juveniles are at even higher risk of getting hit, according to the FWC.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Almost 60% of carjacking suspects in 2025 were also juveniles.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The two juveniles, ages 14 and 15, had some sort of conflict with another juvenile in the aggressor’s family, according to Glew.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Gallatin County Attorney Grant Axon said most of the offenders are juveniles.
—Brittany Harry, Fox 19 Cincinnati, 21 Aug. 2025
Under Arizona law, juveniles between 15 and 17 years old are required to be tried as adults if charged with murder or a violent felony.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Two juveniles were struck by a vehicle in Waterbury on Monday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025
The North Dakota Attorney General's Office missing person's registry lists that nine juveniles remain missing, with the longest stint being since July 28.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juveniles
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Both Kardashian and Thompson are proud parents on social media, sharing posts to celebrate all of their kids' life milestones.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The jury saw extensive emails between Donna and Wendi that showed how Donna pushed Wendi to pursue relocation to South Florida at any cost, including offering her ex-husband $1 million and taunting him with the possibility of converting their kids from Judaism to Catholicism.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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The company said on its website that with Amazon Family, Prime members can share benefits with one other adult, up to four teens added before April 7, 2025 and up to four children in their household.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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This pathway also extends to the investor's spouse and children under 21.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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When Hatakeyama saw the same pattern of youths falling through cracks, the Making Mindfulness Matter (M3) Wellness Center was born.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fortinbras, a movement of unhoused youths, lay bare the crimes of his uncle Claudius, played by Art Malik.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Juveniles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juveniles. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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