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Recent Examples of teenage
Safeguarding beachgoers requires vigilant work and the City Council recently honored the three Laguna Beach lifeguards who, with the assistance of three teenage surfers, rescued the woman who was caught in a rip current and swept 20 yards out to sea off Treasure Island.
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
In a 2021 study of more than 4,000 American teenage boys, 11 percent had used muscle-building supplements, including anabolic steroids, to bulk up.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
When the Riverside squad — part of the top teenage-basketball travel program in the country — arrived for its opening game in Springfield, Walker sat on the bench the entire first half.
—Luke Cyphers, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Her family had tables set up with photos, including one with photos from her teenage years.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
In a 2021 study of more than 4,000 American teenage boys, 11 percent had used muscle-building supplements, including anabolic steroids, to bulk up.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 17 Oct. 2025
When the Riverside squad — part of the top teenage-basketball travel program in the country — arrived for its opening game in Springfield, Walker sat on the bench the entire first half.
—Luke Cyphers, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Her family had tables set up with photos, including one with photos from her teenage years.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teenage
Adjective
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The line occurs when the film’s protagonist, Ripley (Weaver), emerges from an elevator in a giant metal bodysuit, ready to fight a terrifying alien to save a young child.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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But even working with young elite athletes, Wolff believes everyone should take it a little easier on the generation.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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One thing Dewan wasn’t expecting about the preteen years?—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Unlike the High School Musical franchise—whose third film received a theatrical release—few modern preteen narratives reach that level of success.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Instead of croquet games or slam books, the four teen girls of The Craft use spells to help get through their adolescent angst.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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One by one, with sweaty palms and cracking adolescent voices, the pupils rose and read.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
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Anderson’s array of Y2K denim miniskirts was confirmation that Dior is vying for more youthful and accessible vibe.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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Blending youthful energy with biting humor, Yemima and producer-writer Bela Nabila use comedy to expose the absurdity of power structures through children’s eyes.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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According to the plaintiffs, Paul was underage and used his brother’s ID to buy alcohol at a gas station that day.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Jodi Harding was certified to run but has since suspended her campaign after sheriff's reports detailing underage drinking at her home were made public.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
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Curing or drying potatoes thickens their skins, allows minor cuts and abrasions to heal, and makes spuds less likely to rot or shrivel in storage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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Prisoners are not allowed to keep money behind bars, but cash can be provided by family members to a commissary fund used to buy food, toiletries and other minor needs, according to the Prison Fellowship.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … VIRAL DANGER – New Tik Tok prank sparks parental panic and juvenile arrests.—
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FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The teen was booked into a juvenile detention center and accused of multiple charges, including reckless driving and unlawful flight.—
Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Jon Marans' play demands rare skill sets, calling for two actors — one youngish, the other with more mileage — who play piano well enough to pass as classical musicians.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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The rooftop pool and open-late bars draw a youngish crowd—lots of millennials with stick-and-pokes—of couples and friends, and absolutely zero kids (though the property is dog- and cat- friendly).—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Teenage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teenage. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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