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
This can be especially helpful for teenagers who get chronically little sleep.
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NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
United went head-to-head with Real Madrid for the defender and managed to convince the French teenager to move to Old Trafford.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2025
District Attorney Spencer Merriweather recently told the Observer that judges might hesitate to send teenagers there because of poor conditions.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Notably, Díaz said, teenagers with parental drug use were more likely to consume marijuana and in turn, seek medical attention.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
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NPR, 2 Nov. 2025
United went head-to-head with Real Madrid for the defender and managed to convince the French teenager to move to Old Trafford.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2025
District Attorney Spencer Merriweather recently told the Observer that judges might hesitate to send teenagers there because of poor conditions.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
Notably, Díaz said, teenagers with parental drug use were more likely to consume marijuana and in turn, seek medical attention.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teenager
Noun
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Usage rates in the teens aren’t going to cut it anymore.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Teen Lifeline’s 24/7 crisis line serves teens at 602-248-8336 for Maricopa County and 1-800-248-8336 statewide.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The kids' club received an overhaul in 2018.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Proving that moms will do anything for their kids, Kim Kardashian joined North to dress up as her favorite TikTok stars, Jay Guapõ and Pink Cardigan.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The increase — up from 1 in 36 children in 2020 — continues a long-term trend that experts have largely attributed to better understanding of and screening for the condition.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Even over-the-counter basics, like children’s Tylenol or chewable Pepto-Bismol, can be surprisingly hard to find abroad, especially in countries where pharmacies stock different formulations or ban certain medications altogether.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Despite his short career, Dean became an everlasting cultural icon, defining 1950s youth culture, teen rebellion and countercultural movements for years to come.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Heritage no longer determines brand value; youth culture decides who wins consideration.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Fehérváry was assessed a double-minor for roughing, while Greig was only given a two-minute minor penalty for the same infraction.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The 2008 nonprosecution agreement allowed Epstein to plead guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution while avoiding being charged with more serious federal crimes.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Zoey was allegedly diagnosed with Nursemaid’s elbow, a common elbow injury among young children and toddlers that occurs when a child’s elbow is pulled and one of the bones partially dislocates.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Nationally, Head Start serves roughly 750,000 infants, toddlers and preschool-age children, providing not just childcare and early learning but also free meals, health screenings and family support.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Teenager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teenager. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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