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as in boys
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
fond of telling tall tales of the days when he was just a lad
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Recent Examples of lads
This intensive five-day retreat welcomes only America’s dudes, bros, lads, sons and fathers.
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Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Aussie Rules lads are almost clothed enough to enter a convenience store.
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Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The unanimous rave reviews convinced him this wasn’t just about his head being turned by four pretty lads, one in particular.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
That real trust can be rare, from knowing other young lads (at Liverpool) and their experiences on loan.
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Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
This place was incredible, and got to enjoy it with some good lads.
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Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
The year was 1994, and a handful of Irish lads were gathered at a hotel in Northern Ireland to celebrate Colin Cather’s pending nuptials.
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Abby Ellin,
Washington Post,
14 Mar. 2026
McMurtry Automotive Ten years since the company formed, the mad lads at McMurtry Automotive are bringing the record-setting Spéirling Pure hypercar to life.
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New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2026
The search for lads to play the young teen began a few months ago.
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Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Aussie Rules lads are almost clothed enough to enter a convenience store.
—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
The unanimous rave reviews convinced him this wasn’t just about his head being turned by four pretty lads, one in particular.
—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
That real trust can be rare, from knowing other young lads (at Liverpool) and their experiences on loan.
—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
This place was incredible, and got to enjoy it with some good lads.
—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
The year was 1994, and a handful of Irish lads were gathered at a hotel in Northern Ireland to celebrate Colin Cather’s pending nuptials.
—
Abby Ellin,
Washington Post,
14 Mar. 2026
McMurtry Automotive Ten years since the company formed, the mad lads at McMurtry Automotive are bringing the record-setting Spéirling Pure hypercar to life.
—
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2026
The search for lads to play the young teen began a few months ago.
—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lads
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According to department officials, the complaint alleged that when girls object to sharing spaces with boys, the district puts the burden on the girls to find other facilities.
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Two young Brazilian boys showed their fancy dance moves the sound of a bagpipe played by Scottish Tartan Army fan Mark Love, who was visiting from Edinburgh.
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Look at how powerful Clayton and the front office have handled the pitching staff as guys go up and down.
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Great casting can make a show that much more revealing, and the guys walking it can help sell the fantasy on offer.
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On Sundays, Kenyon opens the gates of his homestead to kids from Cherbourg, and anyone else who wants to ride bulls.
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Both of the soon-to-be newlyweds have talked openly about wanting to have kids.
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The birds — a female named Långet, and two males named Mames and Sindålu — made their home on the island with the six other birds in September 2024, marking the first time since 1988 that Guam kingfishers have lived in the wild.
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California is one of 23 states in the country that don't have laws to protect women's sports, and since 2014, has had a law in place to protect the rights of males to compete against females.
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Mumbai — Outside the aircraft hangar-sized venue, the crowd of Gen Z office workers and teenagers is thickening.
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Before Estes and the NAR, teenagers were making their own fuel for model rockets and the lack of regulation often led to severe injuries.
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The annual event comes with a strict dress code, including morning suits for gentlemen and certain styles of dress for ladies, while the array of memorable hats on display has become a standout moment.
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These gentlemen host pre-dinner festivities, singles dinner tables, and partner with singles at dance classes (usually Latin ballroom) and for evening dancing.
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Mariana is not pleased to hear this, and he's got some rough-looking dudes with him.
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Even big dudes who've won Super Bowls can't help being little brothers.
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“Lads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lads. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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