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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
Sunday, when a group of juveniles allegedly chased a Temple University student into the lobby of Morgan Hall South, according to the Temple University Police Department.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
If convicted in juvenile court, the defendant could face seven years in a secure treatment facility for juveniles convicted of serious crimes, the office said.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Reinert said all three suspects were arrested and identified as juveniles.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
All of the victims were juveniles, ranging in age from approximately 1 to 14, the SPD spokesperson added.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
This includes visas for human trafficking and domestic violence victims and juveniles, as well as several work permits.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
Investigators said the incidents occurred at several Northwest Side homes and deemed Peña a continuing threat given his access to juveniles through church roles linked to a private Christian school.
—Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Apr. 2026
While an age is sometimes provided, police departments do not typically release the identities of juveniles or victims from non-fatal crashes.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
In the indictment, four others, including two unnamed juveniles, are also listed in connection to Chyna’s case.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
If convicted in juvenile court, the defendant could face seven years in a secure treatment facility for juveniles convicted of serious crimes, the office said.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Reinert said all three suspects were arrested and identified as juveniles.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
All of the victims were juveniles, ranging in age from approximately 1 to 14, the SPD spokesperson added.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
This includes visas for human trafficking and domestic violence victims and juveniles, as well as several work permits.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 17 Apr. 2026
Investigators said the incidents occurred at several Northwest Side homes and deemed Peña a continuing threat given his access to juveniles through church roles linked to a private Christian school.
—Jj Velasquez, San Antonio Express-News, 12 Apr. 2026
While an age is sometimes provided, police departments do not typically release the identities of juveniles or victims from non-fatal crashes.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
In the indictment, four others, including two unnamed juveniles, are also listed in connection to Chyna’s case.
—Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juveniles
Noun
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If kids are in your world, plan a game that includes them.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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All kids are really good kids, but these are good kids.—
Jeff Capellini,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Marry, have children, and provide for them; attend church on Sundays, find your moral footing, and give generously to a community that shares your values.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Fusco noted that even though the cuts are for non-teaching staff, children—especially the most vulnerable—will be affected.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Previously, the maximum sentence in El Salvador was 60 years for adults and less for youths.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Tickets are $30; $15 for students age 16-20; free for youths 15 and younger.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Juveniles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juveniles. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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