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someone who is between 13 and 19 years old
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Recent Examples of teens
Meanwhile, the teens framed for Josette’s murder spent some 45 years, combined, in maximum pens.
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Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
The overwhelming majority of the teens at the lakefront were not there intending to cause harm.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The burst of attention will spark interest among teens and 20-somethings, who one day will be able to afford a Royal Oak.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Finally, expect the movement to reduce smartphone use among teens to grow and spread to numerous states that implement phone-free schools.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
The overwhelming majority of the teens at the lakefront were not there intending to cause harm.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The burst of attention will spark interest among teens and 20-somethings, who one day will be able to afford a Royal Oak.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Finally, expect the movement to reduce smartphone use among teens to grow and spread to numerous states that implement phone-free schools.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for teens
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teens
Noun
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The George family was thrilled to learn the friendship Dave and Jesni had formed as teenagers in their church’s youth program had blossomed into a lifelong partnership.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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On a recent Wednesday night, a swarm of teenagers on a class trip filed into a pristine theater at one of the world’s most vaunted cultural venues and sat down to solve a murder.—
Elahe Izadi,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
Noun
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A little play tent with a play campfire had been thoughtfully set up for my kids in the living room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Yeah, the kids really want that, like ‘90s, Y2K kind of vibe.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Both youngsters, though, have bonded during their short time together.—
Mike Kaye
May 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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His desire to teach his youngsters future skills intensified after the loss of his wife of 17 years, Heather Stevens, who died from pneumonia in October 2024.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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The sedan driver died at the scene, while the three juveniles and the pickup driver were taken by ambulance to a local hospital, according to the release.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
9 June 2026
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No arrests have been made in the mass shooting on Troost, a double homicide at a Westport convenience store and no charges have been filed against juveniles in the Lee’s Summit Downtown Days festival fights.—
Ben Wheeler
June 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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The figures roughly follow the life cycle, with youths at one end and the elderly at the other.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Organizers announced the 2026 Downtown Days festival in Lee’s Summit will be its last after fights, assaults, property damage and large groups of youths refusing to disperse marred Saturday’s event.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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The South Boston community is taking a stand and rallying around two children after an armed robbery at their lemonade stand Wednesday afternoon.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The lobby is filled with well-to-do patrons, and seeing children in tow is not unusual.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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“Teens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teens. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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