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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
Some of the investors and CEOs competing for teenagers have good reputations.
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Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
They are brought back together when Ruben gatecrashes Niall’s wedding, and the series jumps back and forth between the present and the past, with Stuart Campbell and Mitchell Robertson playing them as teenagers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
With high school bringing teenagers into closer contact with peers all week long, Osterud writes, their strongest bonds were with peers in the same grade.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 23 Apr. 2026
For families There’s a distinctly calm, tranquil vibe throughout the property that might not appeal to younger children, but teenagers will love the spaciousness of the hotel and its gardens.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Two teenagers were arrested early Thursday morning after a pursuit ended with a crash in the San Fernando Valley, according to police.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The teenagers chatted and laughed with each other, but the room became serious as practice began.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Several fights between a group of teenagers led to the arrests of three individuals and the removal of multiple park guests on the night of the park's reopening, local news outlet WGAL8 reported, citing police.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Officers arrived to find a single-vehicle wreck involving five teenagers ages 16 to 18, all with major injuries.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
Theo Baker, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
They are brought back together when Ruben gatecrashes Niall’s wedding, and the series jumps back and forth between the present and the past, with Stuart Campbell and Mitchell Robertson playing them as teenagers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2026
With high school bringing teenagers into closer contact with peers all week long, Osterud writes, their strongest bonds were with peers in the same grade.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 23 Apr. 2026
For families There’s a distinctly calm, tranquil vibe throughout the property that might not appeal to younger children, but teenagers will love the spaciousness of the hotel and its gardens.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Two teenagers were arrested early Thursday morning after a pursuit ended with a crash in the San Fernando Valley, according to police.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The teenagers chatted and laughed with each other, but the room became serious as practice began.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Apr. 2026
Several fights between a group of teenagers led to the arrests of three individuals and the removal of multiple park guests on the night of the park's reopening, local news outlet WGAL8 reported, citing police.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
Officers arrived to find a single-vehicle wreck involving five teenagers ages 16 to 18, all with major injuries.
—Aidin Vaziri, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teenagers
Noun
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Pierre quickly regains his feet but the teens continue to pummel him until gunfire rings out.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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However, with supervision, teens are perfectly capable of making breakfast using a poaching pan.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Yazbek is studying medicine and is living with her family among strangers in the refugee camp, trying to study on her iPad while kids play tag in the halls.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Instead, make plans for future vacations, fun outings and anything to do with playful activities with kids or sports.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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As Kasubhai observed, despite its legal feebleness, Kennedy’s declaration and its explicit threat has had a concrete impact on the provision of gender-affirming services to American youths.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Proceeds go toward safe housing and supportive services for transitional-age youths.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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While disrupting the business of an American multinational company may seem a pallid response to the destruction of an Iranian primary school where more than a hundred children were killed, such asymmetric attacks in the physical and digital realms have been a feature of this conflict.—
Sue Halpern,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The house, previously a school, is holding 400 people, including 120 children.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
31 Mar. 2026
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The California Department of Public Health recommends that everyone ages 6 months and up should have access to the vaccine, and that those at higher risk of severe illness should get immunized — including older adults, pregnant women and infants and toddlers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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All ages are welcome, from toddlers to grandparents, according to the zoo.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Teenagers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teenagers. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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