PRETEENS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

preteens

noun

plural of preteen

as in teens

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Noun

Newcastle’s squad is now largely made up of players in their late teens and early twenties with huge potential, many of whom have been signed this summer, and veterans in their thirties.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Unsurprisingly, the study also found that 70% of teens use AI for their homework.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of teens

Noun

Families can make time for open and honest conversations with their teens, recognize teenagers’ efforts instead of focusing only on their achievements, and encouraging them to ask for help.

— Jonathan Wright, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
Task force surveillance observed what appeared to be teenagers purchasing narcotics from the residence, which is near Giles Middle School, College of the Mainland and two local elementary schools, according to FOX 26.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of teenagers

Noun

Families can also participate in daily arts and crafts sessions, with materials provided on request and staff on hand to help kids create their own souvenirs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
That means cables, socks, Legos, kids' pajamas, and everything else not taller than the unit itself are up for grabs, Pac-Man style.

— Joe Salas August 14, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of kids

Noun

There’s nobody else currently knocking on the door, although academy staff believe there are youngsters in the pipeline who will ensure that a local heartbeat returns to the side further down the line.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Ullom, exhibiting directorial prowess far beyond his years, keeps audiences on the edge of their seat as these youngsters barrel down a seemingly endless road.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of youngsters

Noun

Multiple juveniles were detained after the incident and seen in the back of police vehicles.

— Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
His adult co-defendant in Jackson’s killing was sentenced to 29 years, but juveniles, even those convicted of murder, cannot be held in custody in California beyond their 20s.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of juveniles

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 bill also lowers the driver age for low-speed e-scooters from 18 to 16, expanding youths’ access statewide to scooters.

— Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
An incident like this one, in which employees encouraged youths to restrain another youth, would require staff to notify both the state and the boy’s family within 24 hours.

— Paige Pfleger, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2026

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