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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
Last summer, France’s public health authority recorded 1,418 drowning incidents — a 14% rise on the previous year — with deaths among teenagers aged 13 to 17 more than doubling.
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Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Two teenagers have been hospitalized following a shooting in Rankin, according to Allegheny County police.
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Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Parents of older teenagers transitioning into adulthood should listen and answer questions honestly and directly about gun safety.
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Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
Do this regularly; teenagers are adept at reversing settings the moment your back is turned.
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Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Talking to teenagers about their civic duty to vote is noble but doesn’t fix a broken system.
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Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The pair met on a film set in 2008, when both were still teenagers.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Meanwhile, teenagers between 14 and 16 will be able to use it under direct teacher supervision.
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Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
During a conversation with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt at the cultural and community center 92NY, the 80-year-old actress was asked to share her thoughts on children and teenagers finding early fame as social media influencers.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Two teenagers have been hospitalized following a shooting in Rankin, according to Allegheny County police.
—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Parents of older teenagers transitioning into adulthood should listen and answer questions honestly and directly about gun safety.
—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
Do this regularly; teenagers are adept at reversing settings the moment your back is turned.
—
Dr. Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Talking to teenagers about their civic duty to vote is noble but doesn’t fix a broken system.
—
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
The pair met on a film set in 2008, when both were still teenagers.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Meanwhile, teenagers between 14 and 16 will be able to use it under direct teacher supervision.
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Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
During a conversation with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt at the cultural and community center 92NY, the 80-year-old actress was asked to share her thoughts on children and teenagers finding early fame as social media influencers.
—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teenagers
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Nine teens and probation staff members at Los Padrinos were hospitalized last July after they were exposed to an unidentified narcotic.
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Like the real lives of American teens, the show made the everyday problems of high school and teen relationships feel like life and death, giving a gravitas to adolescence desperately needed.
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Clean high-traffic areas or rooms where pets and kids tend to cause messes more frequently.
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Elementary school-age kids like Jimmy may enjoy the aquarium at the Seas with Nemo & Friends, games at the exit to Spaceship Earth, character greetings at CommuniCore Hall, different soda flavors from around the world in Club Cool and rides like Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure or Frozen Ever After.
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Case said of the 6-7 craze among youths.
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While advanced games offer realistic simulations at the cost of pricey purchases and steep learning curves, simpler titles have won over players looking to kill a few minutes—or return to their youths.
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Officers discovered the bodies of Amy Steadman, her daughter, and her daughter's four children on the evening of June 23 after a neighbor requested a welfare check at an apartment, according to the Mechanicville Police Department.
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Some proponents of the curriculum changes dispute arguments that children will be explicitly taught religion, saying the Biblical passages and stories will be taught in the context of world history.
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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.
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Taste Buds Kitchen has the lowest minimum age, welcoming toddlers starting at 2 for introductory classes, while its summer camps begin at age 4 with 3-hour daily sessions over 5 days.
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Water fun is to toddlers as all-inclusive beach resorts are to parents.
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“Teenagers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teenagers. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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