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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 groups of two juveniles came in and stole bottles of alcohol.
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
After the man who had picked up the two other males got out of the vehicle, the two male juveniles forced the two females to drive away at gunpoint, police said.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Both are charged with negligent homicide and second-degree cruelty to juveniles, along with several drug- and weapons-related offenses.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Overall, during that recent window, felony arrests of juveniles for serious crimes were up 64%, while less-serious misdemeanor arrests were up 78%.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
O’Hare said a thorough review of the institution will occur to ensure safeguards are in place to protect those in Tarrant County custody, especially juveniles.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Two juveniles fled the vehicle on foot and were apprehended after a brief foot pursuit, Boisvert said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
Braintree Police arrested two juveniles allegedly involved in a movie theatre carjacking Friday.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
The driver, identified as 60-year-old Darnell Hairston, was traveling with two juveniles, according to a release from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
After the man who had picked up the two other males got out of the vehicle, the two male juveniles forced the two females to drive away at gunpoint, police said.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Both are charged with negligent homicide and second-degree cruelty to juveniles, along with several drug- and weapons-related offenses.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
Overall, during that recent window, felony arrests of juveniles for serious crimes were up 64%, while less-serious misdemeanor arrests were up 78%.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
O’Hare said a thorough review of the institution will occur to ensure safeguards are in place to protect those in Tarrant County custody, especially juveniles.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
Two juveniles fled the vehicle on foot and were apprehended after a brief foot pursuit, Boisvert said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
Braintree Police arrested two juveniles allegedly involved in a movie theatre carjacking Friday.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
The driver, identified as 60-year-old Darnell Hairston, was traveling with two juveniles, according to a release from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juveniles
Noun
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Admission is $5; free for kids 15 and younger (cash only); free for active-duty military with ID.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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CeraVe Acne Foaming Cleanser Older kids and tweens often start breaking out with acne around this age, so be aware that exfoliators, acids, or retinol can potentially cause skin irritation.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
15 Jan. 2026
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Social media companies have removed access to millions of accounts belonging to children in Australia in the first month since the country’s historic ban took effect, requiring platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok to identify and deactivate users under the age 16.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Brady and Bündchen, 45, share two children, Benjamin, 16 and Vivian, 13.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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The committee also approved a separate bond proposal to pay for housing for homeless youths, although lawmakers are looking to combine the bond measures.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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The ensuing crackdown led to the arrests of 25 youths between the ages of 11 and 18 and the seizure of 36 e-rideables.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
14 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Juveniles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juveniles. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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