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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  1. boys
  2. teenagers
  3. kids
  4. youths
  5. lads
Noun
  • Before that, though, 25-year-old Stephanie Hartwell walked her four children — a girl, twin boys, and a younger boy — to the bus stop and sent them off to school.
    — Samantha Springer, NBC news, 19 July 2026
  • With both boys squarely in their young adulthood, the film not only uses intimacy to depict the evolution of their relationship but also offers a realistic representation of teen sexuality.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
Definition of boys
Noun
  • The agreement delivers comprehensive coverage to the 2026 CrossFit Games across every division this season—individuals, teams, adaptive, teenagers and masters.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
  • Wildfire smoke has been linked to respiratory and cardiovascular health problems, with children and teenagers, older adults, pregnant people and anyone with pre-existing heart or lung conditions at a particular risk.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of teenagers
Noun
  • Little kids rooting for France ran out of food lines with their parents.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • Her college professor set them up, and the pair has since welcomed two kids, son Aden and daughter Ariah.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • The Office of the Juvenile Officer, which acts as a prosecutor for criminal charges brought against youths, has not filed any charges in connection with the vandalism, said Scott Lauck, spokesman for the office.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • For transitional-aged youths, prevention often means stepping in before early instability becomes permanent—before a rough stretch turns into chronic adult homelessness, long-term unemployment, justice involvement or untreated mental health needs.
    — Chris Simonsen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of youths
Noun
  • This intensive five-day retreat welcomes only America’s dudes, bros, lads, sons and fathers.
    — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
  • Aussie Rules lads are almost clothed enough to enter a convenience store.
    — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of lads
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“Striplings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/striplings. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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