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 caller said two juveniles dumped soda on the caller’s front porch and put ham on his Ring camera.
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Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
The suspects, all unnamed due to their status as juveniles, are accused of stealing four cars during the spree.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Jail North housed juveniles charged with crimes before McFadden closed it in 2022.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
There were dozens of juveniles detained on Saturday from the downtown and Palmer Park area.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
What are the 3 juveniles chraged with?
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Most of the people who were detained are juveniles.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
These changes enable researchers to distinguish juveniles, approximately 1-year-olds, and adults, making the baculum a useful tool for the understanding of raccoon age structure, a vital component of their management.
—Sam Zeveloff, STAT, 9 May 2026
Among those injured were six juveniles as young as 15.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
The suspects, all unnamed due to their status as juveniles, are accused of stealing four cars during the spree.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Jail North housed juveniles charged with crimes before McFadden closed it in 2022.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
There were dozens of juveniles detained on Saturday from the downtown and Palmer Park area.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
What are the 3 juveniles chraged with?
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Most of the people who were detained are juveniles.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
These changes enable researchers to distinguish juveniles, approximately 1-year-olds, and adults, making the baculum a useful tool for the understanding of raccoon age structure, a vital component of their management.
—Sam Zeveloff, STAT, 9 May 2026
Among those injured were six juveniles as young as 15.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juveniles
Noun
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The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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DJs and live music carry through the day, with a classic car show, a Hair and Fashion Show, and kids’ areas with games, inflatables, and pony rides scattered throughout.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The comments came two weeks after the House rejected DeSantis’ push to pass bills to expand vaccine exemptions for children entering public schools and to install consumer-friendly regulations on artificial intelligence products and companies.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The many Luderer family members (Brian has four children and Matt has six daughters) have united to keep the faith.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Holly Robinson Peete reads her book My Brother Charlie to youths from Dodgers Dreamteam, Miracle League Los Angeles, on May 9 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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As of November, veterans and current or former foster youths aged 18-24 were no longer exempt.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Juveniles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juveniles. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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