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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 teenagers
Showering cash on teenagers and young adults with little credit history is a recipe for fiscal disaster and has also provided cover for the massive increases in tuition that plague so many four-year institutions of higher learning.
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Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Jacques Moretti and his wife Jessica, owners of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, are under investigation for negligent homicide and other crimes linked to the blaze that killed 40 people and injured more than 100, many of them teenagers.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
Authorities have alleged that the center employed individuals, typically teenagers, without training beyond high school or certifications.
—Trent Abrego, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
The big difference between Lamb’s experience and that of some current staff members at the penitentiary is that prison jobs didn’t go to teenagers at the time in Illinois.
—John Hult, States Newsroom, 23 Jan. 2026
The issue is most teenagers aren’t getting nearly enough rest.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 23 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of families have been held at Dilley, including children ranging from infants to teenagers.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
In interviews around the time of ATLiens’ release, both MCs, but especially Big Boi, cite this as a broadening experience for two teenagers whose lives had mostly been confined to the American South.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
These have been required mainly for teenagers and college students, who are notably vulnerable to critical illness caused by the bacteria.
—Arthur Allen, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Editorial, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Jacques Moretti and his wife Jessica, owners of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, are under investigation for negligent homicide and other crimes linked to the blaze that killed 40 people and injured more than 100, many of them teenagers.
—Reuters, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026
Authorities have alleged that the center employed individuals, typically teenagers, without training beyond high school or certifications.
—Trent Abrego, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
The big difference between Lamb’s experience and that of some current staff members at the penitentiary is that prison jobs didn’t go to teenagers at the time in Illinois.
—John Hult, States Newsroom, 23 Jan. 2026
The issue is most teenagers aren’t getting nearly enough rest.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 23 Jan. 2026
Hundreds of families have been held at Dilley, including children ranging from infants to teenagers.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
In interviews around the time of ATLiens’ release, both MCs, but especially Big Boi, cite this as a broadening experience for two teenagers whose lives had mostly been confined to the American South.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026
These have been required mainly for teenagers and college students, who are notably vulnerable to critical illness caused by the bacteria.
—Arthur Allen, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teenagers
Noun
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Police found the teens about a block away from the site of the shooting at one of their homes, according to Small.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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All of these teens had in fact ignored their notices to appear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Enjoy the theater, movies, sports events and fun activities with kids.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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With features like the big open lawn, a kids play area, a permanent food truck, waterfront seating, and the first dog run in downtown.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Parriman hopes to expand the programming his group can offer youths with more experiences in the arts, like painting, photography and videography, and wants to find a building with space for performances and studios.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2026
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The committee also approved a separate bond proposal to pay for housing for homeless youths, although lawmakers are looking to combine the bond measures.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Voyeurism, possession of indecent images of children and possession of extreme images are among the other charges filed against Young.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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In the early 1980s, some hospitals in England stopped providing vitamin K as a routine recommendation due to an alleged association between the vitamin K shot and childhood cancer, and it was only recommended for children at high risk for bleeds.—
Dr. Jade Cobern,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The researchers presented toddlers with elaborate puzzle contraptions that contained prizes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The alarm functions are appropriate for kids ages 3 and up; the night light and sleep sounds help newborns, infants and toddlers fall asleep and stay asleep.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Teenagers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teenagers. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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