minors

plural of minor

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minors
Noun
  • The 2026 Juneteenth celebration in downtown Pittsburgh came to an end Sunday with no additional major issues reported following the large group of juveniles fighting Friday night in Market Square.
    Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 22 June 2026
  • While three of the juveniles sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a Mat-Su area hospital for treatment, a 10-year-old child was declared dead at the scene, according to the Alaska State Troopers' news release.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
Noun
  • The sisters had their quarters two floors above, along with the rest of the family’s youngsters.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2026
  • Supergirl may not be as kind as her cousin, youngsters will recognize her goodness and big heart, even under a rough-and-tumble exterior.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Meanwhile, teenagers between 14 and 16 will be able to use it under direct teacher supervision.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 20 June 2026
  • Why not invest just as seriously in recreation centers, evening sports leagues, arts programs, neighborhood events and summer employment opportunities designed specifically for teenagers?
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • Clean high-traffic areas or rooms where pets and kids tend to cause messes more frequently.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 June 2026
  • Elementary school-age kids like Jimmy may enjoy the aquarium at the Seas with Nemo & Friends, games at the exit to Spaceship Earth, character greetings at CommuniCore Hall, different soda flavors from around the world in Club Cool and rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure or Frozen Ever After.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 26 June 2026
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
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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“Minors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minors. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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