as in teen
someone who is between 13 and 19 years old
Their daughter is a teenager. The show is very popular among teenagers.
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Recent Examples of teenager
After adding artificial intelligence into the mix, many families are seeking alternatives to college like trade schools or apprenticeships—with some 70% of teenagers reporting their parents now support such a shift.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Macklin Celebrini scored his 42nd goal for San Jose to give him 108 points this season, the third-most for a teenager behind Wayne Gretzky's 137 and Sidney Crosby's 120.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Initial reports indicated that the teenager had been stabbed during a fight near Bess Race Elementary School and had non-life threatening injuries.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
The fertility rate in the United States fell slightly to a historic low in 2025 as fewer teenagers and young women had babies, according to federal data released Thursday.
—Annie Gowen, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2026
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Apr. 2026
Macklin Celebrini scored his 42nd goal for San Jose to give him 108 points this season, the third-most for a teenager behind Wayne Gretzky's 137 and Sidney Crosby's 120.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Initial reports indicated that the teenager had been stabbed during a fight near Bess Race Elementary School and had non-life threatening injuries.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
The fertility rate in the United States fell slightly to a historic low in 2025 as fewer teenagers and young women had babies, according to federal data released Thursday.
—Annie Gowen, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teenager
Noun
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The parents themselves are increasingly reliant on products powered by algorithms, and teen-agers have become around-the-clock users of social-media apps.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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In January, her exit was taken over by dozens of teens on bikes riding into the road and popping wheelies.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Choose from a big assortment of polish, gift sets, treatments and polish for kids.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The first generation of parents to have resorted, at least occasionally, to mollifying their children by putting digital screens in their hands has now seen those kids grow up.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The couple's adult children from previous relationships are meeting this weekend, sources told TMZ.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Parents will be held accountable if their children are caught violating the city code.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The cultural program will feature musical performances by youth and adults of the San Diego Armenian community, and a Q&A with Akçam after his remarks.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Or perhaps this is the time to turn to the college ranks, which at the moment are starting to more closely resemble the pro ranks, and pluck someone who could add youth and vitality, while no longer having to worry about the recruiting trail.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Detectives reviewed the materials and obtained a warrant charging Melnick with harmful communications with a minor, enticing a minor and misrepresenting age to entice a minor.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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While existing law prevents health care providers from providing gender affirming procedures for minors, the bill would bar them from performing, attempting to perform, or referring a minor for this care.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
31 Mar. 2026
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When her mother was charged with making false statements and they were separated, the toddler was sent to the custody of the ORR, which cares for immigrant children in shelter or foster settings.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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If her toddlers are in her videos, they’re filmed from the back or side.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Teenager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teenager. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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