Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preteen-agers
Noun
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Under this rule, the other five teenagers, including four under 18, were charged with first-degree murder as adults for the death of their friend.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Two parents are facing charges after police say more than 60 teenagers were drinking at a large party in their Plum Borough home.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most of these cards have standard credit card APRs that vary from the mid-teens to nearly 30% based on your credit.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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The two teens are both from Pennsylvania, authorities said, and Balat is currently a 12th grade student at Neshaminy School District, a district person spokesperson told CNN.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Rosenthal believes stories about kids feeling nervous or afraid to try new things connect with both children and adults.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Their potential — with the right education, nurtured by parents who are determined to give their kids a shot at the American dream — is just as limitless as any other student in this nation’s public schools.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The patterns change with age, one reason that early-to-rise youngsters evolve into hard-to-wake teens.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The additions include a swing set and two jungle gyms, one for children ages two to five and another for youngsters ages five to 12.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Report 21-16254-OF involves juveniles.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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At least three suspects who were juveniles at the time of the incident were arrested for their role.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For the past two years, biologists with the Pennsylvania Game Commission have banded chicks born in the nest.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Cadbury mini eggs and chocolate chicks make a fun topping for the kids.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Once March arrives, certain plants have already set their blooms for the upcoming flowering season, meaning pruning too early can remove those buds.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
11 Mar. 2026
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Last year the buds got off to a late start as well, also reaching Stage 1 on March 11.—
Jason Samenow,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Three teenagers have also been charged in the shooting, including a 15-year-old who, in July 2024, was ordered to serve a term at a state facility for youths after admitting to the charges of unlawful use of a weapon and knowingly discharging or firing a firearm at a person.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The garden and culinary programs provide hands-on learning, vocational training and a therapeutic space for youths.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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