TEENAGERS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

teenagers

noun

plural of teenager

as in teens

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 The widespread use of arrests, tear gas and riot-control weapons against teenagers is fueling defiance and angering some parents and teachers. — Nicolas Garriga, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026 The resort lends itself to rest and relaxation, but teenagers could certainly keep themselves busy with the endless activities on offer. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 The victim reported that four teenagers stole their necklace and fled the scene, according to police. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 France's interior ministry said 6,100 people have been taken into custody since the protests began in September, while at least 715 police officers and 215 teenagers have been injured in clashes. — Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Last month in the city, a group of teenagers was shot at while playing basketball near Our Lady of Grace Church. — Stephen Swanson, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Following an alert from a fishing vessel about bodies in the water off the coast of Calais, French authorities recovered 27 bodies, including two teenagers and a child. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026 First, as the teenagers squabble about whether to follow him, Greene’s character misses his line. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 The national phenomenon saw large groups of teenagers gathering in public spaces late at night, which police said posed safety risks and disrupted local businesses. — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

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Noun

Bachmeier’s jersey number sticks out at a position in which almost everyone wears a number in the teens or single digits.

— Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2026
Charles Schwab has joint brokerage accounts for teens and their parents.

— Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of teens

Noun

In the winter months of 1973, kids were taking flashlights to the pitch-black bus stops in the morning.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
The former Panthers running back said youth sports give kids a platform to find belonging and purpose among their peers.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of kids

Noun

French youths have been demonstrating over poor conditions at school buildings, and analysts expect unrest to intensify after a teenager’s hand was blown off by a riot police sting grenade.

— Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The group has asked conference leaders to pause the sponsorship and the NCAA to review energy drink marketing to youths in general, citing the deaths of three children including Davis, a 16-year-old from South Carolina.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of youths

Noun

Critics note the change would mean the sun rises an hour later on winter mornings, leaving more children traveling to school and commuters, construction workers, farmers and others heading to work before daylight.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
There’s his drop-dead gorgeous spouse, a huge welcoming home, darling children, and a pillar-of-the-community job that gives him a clean conscience.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of children

Noun

For families Although there is no flat rule, Tea Trails encourage older children rather than toddlers—partly so that peace and quiet is maintained, and partly because walks are the main activity.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
While Mattel’s Hot Wheels were hot and its party card game Uno attracted new fans last holiday season, the company’s Fisher-Price line, which makes educational toys for infants, toddlers and preschoolers, has lagged along with Barbie dolls.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

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