TEENS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

teens

noun

Definition of teens

plural of teen

as in teenagers

someone who is between 13 and 19 years old

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Recent Examples of teens Additionally, the Sunshine State wants to limit teens to two hours per day across all apps as well as turning off autoplay and infinite scroll features, among other changes. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026 The number of swing House seats nationally—already at a low ebb—could shrink to as low as the teens, insulating most members of Congress from routine electoral accountability. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 For teens building their first skincare habits or women redefining self-care as something for themselves rather than for others, this mist is a small but meaningful reminder that confidence can be self-made. — Ethan Stone october 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026 Khan and Devan, now in their early teens, literally grew into adolescence while working on this show over the past three years. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 The symptom that alarmed me most in that moment was the progressive skin wrinkling in some NCBRS teens. — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026 There’s something quietly captivating and a little uncomfortable about the pavement snaps of girlhood; some teens accompanied by mothers, others affecting nonchalance, or standing on their hands to get attention. — Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 Management reiterated its long-term goal of mid-to-high single digit revenue growth with mid-to-high teens operating margins. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026 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

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Noun

After the last practices and meetings ahead of their Friday night lights, around seven or eight brawny, youthful teenagers walk into Top Speed for a primer session.

— PJ Green October 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
In August, 16 teenagers were arrested for trespassing at the Congress.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of teenagers

Noun

Conversely, Morio is desperate to have kids, but any effort to discuss the topic with his wife is quickly dismissed.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Presumably, kids are still writing sketches in their basements and delivering jokes about cafeteria food into hairbrushes.

— Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of kids

Noun

The once-ubiquitous men’s accessory of yesteryear has found new legions of fans among stylish youngsters and luxury brands in recent seasons.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
That’s the journey, and process for all the Dolphins’ youngsters — first-, second- and some third-year players — on this year’s rebuilding team.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of youngsters

Noun

Four juveniles also suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to local hospitals.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Both juveniles were charged with two misdemeanor counts of harassment, one misdemeanor count of criminal mischief and two criminal trespassing violations.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of juveniles

Noun

The fighting involved armed youths from the Pakam community in Rumbek North County fighting against armed youths of the Nyang community in Rumbek Central County, both part of the Dinka ethnic group.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Approximately 18% of all Latino high school students have seriously contemplated suicide and 42% of Latino youths reported constantly feeling sad or hopeless, recent congressional studies found.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of youths

Noun

Among Parton’s charitable efforts aimed at education was her Imagination Library, which has distributed more than 300 million books to children worldwide over the past 30 years.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
Some parents may be more lenient than others on the candy indulgence, but Arnaout says setting limits is important to avoid children getting stomach aches or nausea.

— Lina Ruiz October 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

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