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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
Video taken by a bystander in the area shows a mob of juveniles throwing punches on the street, with one group surrounding an officer before scattering in different directions.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 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
Using drones, underwater microphones and shipboard photography, the research team captured the delivery itself and the complex social response as adult females and juveniles worked together to help the newborn survive.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Over several hours, 11 whales — adults and juveniles — worked together to keep a struggling newborn alive, giving unprecedented insight into the social and vocal behaviors of these deep-diving giants.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Exemptions include juveniles who are with a parent or guardian, traveling to or from work or participating in school or religious activities.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The arrests included 66 adults and eight juveniles, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Mekenon was one of two juveniles who fired weapons after the victory rally in a gun fight that killed one and injured dozens.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Separately, all three juveniles were each issued a juvenile summons on charges of evading responsibility with property damage, second-degree larceny, second-degree criminal mischief and interfering with an officer, according to state police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 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
Using drones, underwater microphones and shipboard photography, the research team captured the delivery itself and the complex social response as adult females and juveniles worked together to help the newborn survive.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Over several hours, 11 whales — adults and juveniles — worked together to keep a struggling newborn alive, giving unprecedented insight into the social and vocal behaviors of these deep-diving giants.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2026
Exemptions include juveniles who are with a parent or guardian, traveling to or from work or participating in school or religious activities.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
The arrests included 66 adults and eight juveniles, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Mekenon was one of two juveniles who fired weapons after the victory rally in a gun fight that killed one and injured dozens.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Separately, all three juveniles were each issued a juvenile summons on charges of evading responsibility with property damage, second-degree larceny, second-degree criminal mischief and interfering with an officer, according to state police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
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
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“Juveniles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juveniles. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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