preteen-ager

Definition of preteen-agernext

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Noun
  • McKenna's death gained national attention after her disappearance in the middle of the night set off a frantic search for the teenager.
    Angela George, USA Today, 19 June 2026
  • Jace is a prime example of an annoying TV teenager — stop questioning every decision your mom makes, dude!
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • According to Boy Scout leaders, the teens jumped into action and began helping fellow passengers by administering first aid and getting people out of the cars.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
  • Others are built for ages 7 to 12, and several offer teen tracks that lean closer to a culinary school experience.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Francois, who runs a medical rehabilitation in New York and brought his adult kids to see Les Grenadiers, said Haiti’s qualification, achieved amid extraordinary circumstances, was itself cause for celebration.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
  • His kids, though hesitant at first, became a large part of the business.
    Jenna Thompson June 24, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • In it, a preteen discovers a suit of armor made out of boxes and embarks on a quest through massive cardboard castles on a theater stage.
    Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 June 2026
  • But his father wanted Zein to focus on school despite showing skills as a preteen and playing for Spanish Catholic elementary teams near Tetouan.
    Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Having a traveling experience can stimulate cognitive and sensory development in a natural way for youngsters.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Once this was confirmed, the team started checking fossil collections in other museums across America, looking for youngsters of other ancient lineages to see whether the missing tadpole phase was a broader evolutionary trend.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • This announcement came after two teens were arrested for allegedly robbing another juvenile at gunpoint during a teen link-up at THE AVENUE at White Marsh.
    CBS Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • Bates said the suspects could be juveniles.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • The tween—whom Wilde shares with ex-fiancé Jason Sudeikis—looked just like her mom with a similar bronde hair color and a knee-length eyelet lace white summer dress.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 June 2026
  • Barely a tween at the time, the American Horror Story actress wore cropped camo-print pants, a black tank top and a purse made out of tires to the 2001 red carpet for her film Blow.
    Tanisha Bhat, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • The chicks, born to piping plovers Imani and Sea Rocket, emerged from their nest near Montrose Pier under the watchful eyes of volunteer bird monitors, who spent sunup to sundown waiting to confirm all four eggs had successfully hatched.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
  • The Kardashian crew cozied up together in coordinating chick pajamas on Easter morning.
    Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
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“Preteen-ager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preteen-ager. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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