as in boys
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
come over here, sonny, and help me clean up
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Noun
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Through his Boys to Men Workshop, Donnelson teaches young boys practical automotive skills, like changing tires and checking oil, while mentoring them toward a better future.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Sep. 2025 -
And notably, the word boys is not mentioned in Grok’s new system prompt.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Her kids were at the celebration with flags and traditional Mexican shirts.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sign up now and be one of the cool kids.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Born in Gothenburg, Sweden, Lindberg came up in the city’s metal scene, trading tapes with fellow teenagers and designing the logo for Norwegian band Darkthrone.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
16 Sep. 2025
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Today, the Worth family home has been turned into a group home for disenfranchised teenagers and their counselors, caretakers and caregivers where Scary Farmers will visit on Halloween night.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Sonnies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sonnies. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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