Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preteens
Noun
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According to the Trevor Project, an organization that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and conducts a survey on the mental health of young people, trans teens who attended schools with policies supportive of gender transitions have lower rates of attempting suicide.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Jan. 2026 -
At the same time, vaping among teens has surged, introducing nicotine and acidic chemicals that erode enamel, inflame gums, and increase long-term oral health risks.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Now 58 years old, Smart was in her early twenties when she was convicted for being an accomplice to the murder of her husband Gregory Smart, which was carried out by several teenagers including a 15 year-old boy Smart was having an affair with.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The military presence in Hawkins is completely gone one year later — without any repercussions for the teenagers who killed several of its members.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In May 2025, Chris shared a photo of Mel with their three kids in celebration of Mother’s Day.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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That was a big benefit for Chef Johan Jensen, co-owner of Whitecrest Eatery in Stonington Borough, Connecticut, who, after initially experimenting with it from a culinary perspective, was attracted to beef tallow to cook cleaner for his kids.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Instead, help youngsters figure out how to resist them.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
5 Jan. 2026
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At least Texas has some promising youngsters such as Littleton, safety Jonah Williams and cornerback Kobe Black.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Those arrested include two 16-year-old juveniles, each charged with discharge of a firearm in certain municipalities and evading arrest.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Braintree Police arrested two juveniles allegedly involved in a movie theatre carjacking Friday.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However, ethereum has faced a lot of competition, particularly from the cool kiddies in Solana-town.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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By 15 weeks, the chicks have generally left the nest but are often not more than a mile or so away.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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Never doubt chicks with sticks.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In preparation for the celebration, JLOCC’s Community Impact Council assembled and donated 24 hygiene kits for Orangewood youths.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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The two youths then appear to talk to each other, and the victim briefly takes out his phone and puts it back in his pocket before the attacker, dressed in black and wearing a mask and hood, walks off.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Preteens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preteens. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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