JUVENILES Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

juveniles

noun

plural of juvenile

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 Part of what makes 764 and other Nihilistic Violent Extremist groups so terrifying is that in addition to grooming minor victims, members also intentionally recruit and radicalize juveniles to become predators themselves, according to the FBI. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026 At least six juveniles were taken to area hospitals with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, police said. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Although much remains unknown about godwits in general, even more remains unknown about the juveniles. — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026 The two juveniles were riding an e-scooter when they were struck by a vehicle, according to Eaton. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026 The juveniles in the vehicle then fired weapons toward the family that was outside the house, police said. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Sep. 2026 McFadden did face questions during the discussion about the potential of once again housing juveniles at Jail North. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026 The name of the teenager was not released due to a law that prohibits the identification of juveniles charged with federal crimes. — Tom Winter, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026 Three juveniles, ages 14, 15 and 16, were arrested in connection with the incident. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for juveniles

Noun

The passage about the group of hippies going out to the pueblo and giving the Native kids LSD and hooking up on the tribe’s sacred ground until they get run off is priceless.

— Maggie McGowan, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
Each year, Kenny Wilson and her husband pile their two kids into the car and drive hours from her Texas home to a cruise port in Galveston.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of kids

Noun

Many were founded on the idea that children should not be imprisoned with adults but still needed discipline, reform and punishment.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
Biggart rarely discussed it, though the experience announced itself whenever his children approached fireworks or open flames.

— Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of children

Noun

Local news video showed the bridge temporarily closed as LAPD officers stood among youths lined up with their hands zip-tied behind their backs.

— Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
At the same time, Wilson and two youths were several yards north on the platform.

— Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026