Thesaurus results for MINORS

minors

noun

plural of minor

as in adolescents

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Recent Examples of minors While existing law prevents health care providers from providing gender affirming procedures for minors, the bill would bar them from performing, attempting to perform, or referring a minor for this care. — Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 31 Mar. 2026

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Noun

The adult driver and two juveniles were taken to an area hospital for treatment, police said.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Denver police also accused the 14-year-old of being involved with a shooting about 15 minutes before the Sunnyside shooting, when the teen and two other juveniles shot a fourth juvenile near Park Avenue and East 20th Avenue.

— Katie Langford, Denver Post, 15 July 2026

Definition of juveniles

Noun

Here, The Athletic takes a look at some of the youngsters who will be hoping to make a positive impression.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The veteran Belgian stars were youngsters eight years ago when the Red Devils made the semifinals in Russia, while Spain hadn't won a knockout match since winning the World Cup in 2010.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of youngsters

Noun

The agreement delivers comprehensive coverage to the 2026 CrossFit Games across every division this season—individuals, teams, adaptive, teenagers and masters.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
Wildfire smoke has been linked to respiratory and cardiovascular health problems, with children and teenagers, older adults, pregnant people and anyone with pre-existing heart or lung conditions at a particular risk.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of teenagers

Noun

This new Cannon offering, filled with chintzy special effects, a ludicrous story line and campy performances, will likely bore adults but have the kiddies clamoring for more.

— Jeffrey Ressner, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
The folks behind the Golden Arches has just announced two new meals to mark the occasion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup— a new Adult Happy Meal and one for the kiddies.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 June 2026

Definition of kiddies

Noun

The fiddly build and lack of play features make this a Lego set that's better suited for collectors rather than younglings.

— Rich Owen, Space.com, 29 Nov. 2025
But even younglings with a limited attention span, who can't sit still for an entire feature film, will forever have a connection to the screen icon who died Tuesday at the age of 89.

— Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025

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