teens

noun

Definition of teensnext
plural of teen
as in teenagers
someone who is between 13 and 19 years old

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Recent Examples of teens Both teens attended schools in the Salinas Union High School District. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026 Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe and Min Tanaka star in the new movie that carries a reported budget in the mid-teens. — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2026 The serial killer thriller follows a group of teens who knock down a drone from the sky, only to discover it contains footage of a psychopath on a killing spree. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026 The lists included board books, picture books, early readers and chapter books for older children and teens, along with Spanish and bilingual books, phonics titles, and books about sports, Minecraft and Pokémon. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 And perhaps these teens' acts of kindness will spread around the world, just like Tristan's love. — Paul Burton, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026 Today, about one in four Georgians is in their teens or younger. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026 In winter, temperatures typically hover in the 20s during the day and teens at night. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 The teens created a unique sound by merging their diverse musical tastes, like Culos’s love for Beastie Boys and Nas and DePizzo’s Nirvana and Soundgarden influences. — Leena Tailor, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teens
  1. teenagers
  2. kids
  3. youngsters
  4. juveniles
  5. youths
  6. children
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Meta has faced lawsuits alleging that its platforms contribute to harmful experiences for children and teenagers.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Hip-hop music blasted over a portable speaker while half-a-dozen teenagers practiced their best breakdancing moves in Senagal's capital Dakar.
    — Ricci Shryock, NPR, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of teenagers
Noun
  • Two kids inside a Detroit home during a fire late Saturday morning were evacuated from the residence by firefighters, according to the city's fire department.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Set the scene Set right on Seven Mile Beach, the sprawling Ritz-Carlton property is a playground for global jetsetters, families with older kids, and even celebrated chefs during the hotel’s annual Cayman Cookout.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • In the neighborhoods near Camping World Stadium, academic struggles often begin early, with most youngsters starting kindergarten ill-prepared for their first reading lessons.
    — Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
  • And the hope is that the intensified focus will produce a stronger buy-in from a locker room filled with youngsters who are seemingly starting to gain confidence, and therefore, execute at a higher level.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of youngsters
Noun
  • Authorities said Monday that two juveniles had been arrested and charged in connection with the incidents, while three victims have since been identified.
    — Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The shooting followed a late-night party on the beach that included dozens of people, mostly juveniles and young adults; among them were Norteño gang members and associates, the District Attorney's Office said.
    — Senior Editor, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of juveniles
Noun
  • Beautiful youths were shot through the fame cannon at a rate that made Warhol’s fifteen minutes seem like a century.
    — Jessica Craig-Martin, Vanity Fair, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Since 1925, millions of youths have played American Legion baseball.
    — Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of youths
Noun
  • This was him—sans manager and inching toward divorce with Sara Lownds, the mother of his first five children—acting on his own advice, gathering his friends and just getting onstage, high and electrified and focused and free.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 7 Nov. 2026
  • For families The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, has plenty of ways to keep children entertained during their stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of children

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“Teens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teens. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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