teenagers

plural of teenager

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Recent Examples of teenagers Other areas of concern are the library system's self-check-out kiosks, instances in which minor teenagers handle materials while working or volunteering at a branch, and platforms for loaning electronic materials, Adams said. Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026 The youth center has been a community staple for decades where children and teenagers turned for academic support and recreation. Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026 Identification or facial recognition verification systems will be used to make sure teenagers aren’t using regular Instagram accounts. Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026 For teenagers, getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage. Joseph Hernandez august 28, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 The two teenagers spend a summer at an alpine dairy farm in Austria, helping Tomy’s uncle, portrayed by Hannes Perkmann, with the milking and exploring the outdoors. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026 And will teenagers simply migrate to other platforms outside the settlement’s reach, or into the direct messages the agreement itself exempts? Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 The two Chicago MCs came up in the rap scene of their hometown as young teenagers and eventually formed the SAVEMONEY rap collective of like-minded local artists. Angel Diaz, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 Task force surveillance observed what appeared to be teenagers purchasing narcotics from the residence, which is near Giles Middle School, College of the Mainland and two local elementary schools, according to FOX 26. Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teenagers
Noun
  • Primetime will trace the origins of Hansen’s famed series To Catch a Predator, the wildly popular program that exposed alleged pedophiles by using hidden cameras to capture adults trying to meet underage teens in online chat rooms.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Decoys posing as young teens lured the men to sting locations, mostly set up at private homes in quiet communities.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In the center of town, check out Inquiring Minds Bookstore for used and new books with a great kids’ section or Enoki for an eclectic mix of Asian pantry items and vintage clothing.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Sky had a plan for Bake Off that would involve ditching spin-off series, including the professionals and kids’ versions.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Not necessarily as little leaguers, but as bright-eyed youths fantasizing about one day wearing a big-league uniform, competing in major league stadiums and making their living by playing this children’s game as adults.
    Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The existing youths are committing fewer crimes and engaging less in risk-taking behaviors.
    Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • At the same time, the house next door to us was sold to a family with six children, ranging in age from newborn to 10 years old.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • During an appearance on Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes‘ podcast SmartLess earlier this month, Bullock opened up about the 2023 death of her partner, Bryan Randall, and how that affected her children.
    Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The Ramones’ appeal and fame crosses genders and ages, as onstage vocal guests — and an audience that included toddlers on shoulders — proved.
    Katherine Turman, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a toy section, too, with options for toddlers, teens and adults.
    Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Teenagers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teenagers. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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