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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
Police say five to six teenagers and an adult were arrested in the incident.
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Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Over five years, the film follows two young Black teenagers in Chicago who get recruited to play basketball at an upscale prep school.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Cathy and Heathcliff grow up surprisingly naive for two teenagers surrounded by farm animals.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
There are various phone lockboxes and cases available, some of them designed so parents can lock up their teenagers’ phones when they’re supposed to be sleeping, but there's no rule that says only teenagers can use them.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
One of the teenagers who was in the room with the victim was arrested and is facing a manslaughter charge, according to the authorities.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Most of those were children and teenagers.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
Both of them had been raised in the shadow of the war, both had left school as young teenagers and started work.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Though the residences have been able to serve hundreds of kids — many of whom are teenagers — fewer children have been entering the program more recently, Brieschke said.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 21 Feb. 2026
Over five years, the film follows two young Black teenagers in Chicago who get recruited to play basketball at an upscale prep school.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026
Cathy and Heathcliff grow up surprisingly naive for two teenagers surrounded by farm animals.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
There are various phone lockboxes and cases available, some of them designed so parents can lock up their teenagers’ phones when they’re supposed to be sleeping, but there's no rule that says only teenagers can use them.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
One of the teenagers who was in the room with the victim was arrested and is facing a manslaughter charge, according to the authorities.
—Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
Most of those were children and teenagers.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
Both of them had been raised in the shadow of the war, both had left school as young teenagers and started work.
—Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
Though the residences have been able to serve hundreds of kids — many of whom are teenagers — fewer children have been entering the program more recently, Brieschke said.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teenagers
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Neon Grove is designed for ‘tweens between seven and 12 and The Underground is reserved for teens up to 17 years-old.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Internal documents from the other tech companies similarly suggest the firms were aware that their apps could harm teens.—
CNN,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Thankfully, no nighttime cookies or chocolates await kids to destroy little appetites, and their folks’ patience.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Evans says older celebs now agree to go on either because their kids are fans or because of the show’s massive cultural reach.—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
19 Feb. 2026
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Since 1900, the club has served youths ages 5 to 18 through high-quality programs in a safe, supportive environment where young people can learn, grow and have fun.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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At a Juvenile Court hearing this week in East Lost Angeles, sheriff’s deputies led shackled defendants into a courtroom reserved for youths accused of serious crimes.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Younger guests can enjoy the koi fish in the courtyard, but the motel itself isn’t activity-heavy for children.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Vett was identified by the Marin Independent Journal as a mother of two elementary-school-age children in Marin County.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Croup cases show up during the winter flu season and are marked by a barking cough, usually in toddlers.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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The practice is so common there is an entire reality show dedicated to watching Japanese toddlers navigate the world—including going to the grocery store and riding public transportation—alone, called Old Enough.—
Katrina Donham,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Teenagers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teenagers. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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