Thesaurus results for STRIPLINGS

striplings

noun

plural of stripling

as in boys

a male person who has not yet reached adulthood the young boxer looked like a mere stripling next to his larger, more seasoned opponent

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When Fridays were for dates, boys were for fun, and girlfriends were soulmates.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2026
Brody Drewes shot 68 (-4) to help Lake Minneola boys golf edge Eustis by one stroke to win the West Orange Invitational.

— Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of boys

Noun

Agarwal is, like a lot of teenagers, feeling the pangs of a life less traveled, IRL.

— Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Both teenagers had extensive criminal records and were known gang members, Detective Angel Rodriguez, a sheriff’s office spokesman, previously told the Miami Herald.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of teenagers

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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

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Local news video showed the bridge temporarily closed as LAPD officers stood among youths lined up with their hands zip-tied behind their backs.

— Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
At the same time, Wilson and two youths were several yards north on the platform.

— Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026

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