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preteens

noun

plural of preteen
as in teens

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preteens
  1. teens
  2. teenagers
  3. kids
  4. youngsters
  5. juveniles
  6. kiddies
  7. chicks
  8. youths
Noun
  • Directed from a screenplay he co-wrote with Ruth Toma, Ghost Song tells the story of Farasha and Faris, two young teens, who meet at a graduation party and fall in love at first sight.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The other two teens allegedly involved in the incident have been charged as juveniles.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of teens
Noun
  • Decoy Dan is an amalgamation of the adult actors who were cast to play the teenagers in the fake houses in the show.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In times gone by, teenagers from the surrounding five villages would hike through the forest and stand between the oversized granite rocks, arms outstretched.
    — Claire Turrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of teenagers
Noun
  • That’s because the Hoosier state has opted into the new federal program that allows donor money to fund scholarships — for private school or any number of other educational expenses, like tutoring — for low-income kids.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • New this year is Queer Family, dedicated to kids and their families, with a focus on culturally enriching independent films that explore themes of inclusion and identity.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • Hafley said Taaffe’s preparation will allow the rookie safety to play faster as the year goes on, and that’s the vision for the entire team, especially the youngsters.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The group of youngsters is led by Celebrini, housemate Will Smith, forwards Michael Misa and Igor Chernyshov, and defenseman Sam Dickinson.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of youngsters
Noun
  • Two juveniles were cited after riding e-motorcycles through the Westfield Galleria mall Friday night, according to the Roseville Police Department.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Police told the council the changes are needed in part because of the growing number of e-motos being used by juveniles.
    — Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 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
  • This includes high rates of females not laying clutches, low provisioning rates, emaciated chicks with stunted development and other factors.
    — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • By the end of this year’s breeding season, about twenty per cent of the hatched chicks had fledged.
    — Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of chicks
Noun
  • The number of Connecticut youths accessing emergency shelters has increased by about 5% from 2025 to 2026, and resources for that population are thin, homeless service providers said.
    — Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
  • A week of international climate change protests, led by youths including Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, concluded.
    — USA Today, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of youths
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“Preteens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preteens. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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