as in teenagers
someone who is between 13 and 19 years old
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Recent Examples of teens
The assault on the Green Line happened a few weeks after a man was allegedly pushed into a moving train at Back Bay Station by a group of teens.
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Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
In a world of jaded billionaires, psychiatrist-gurus, bio-hacked tech bros, AI labs and disillusioned teens being optimized in elite private schools, an audacious data-mining CEO (Magnussen) strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
The two Disney Channel alums reflected on dating adult men while still in their teens in a conversation on Palmer's podcast, Baby, This is Keke Palmer.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, other teens might not yet be ready for responsible social media use at age 16, but that is a decision only their parents can make.
—Caden Rosenbaum, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
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Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
In a world of jaded billionaires, psychiatrist-gurus, bio-hacked tech bros, AI labs and disillusioned teens being optimized in elite private schools, an audacious data-mining CEO (Magnussen) strives to turn insight and influence into profit and power.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
The two Disney Channel alums reflected on dating adult men while still in their teens in a conversation on Palmer's podcast, Baby, This is Keke Palmer.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, other teens might not yet be ready for responsible social media use at age 16, but that is a decision only their parents can make.
—Caden Rosenbaum, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teens
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Under this rule, the other five teenagers, including four under 18, were charged with first-degree murder as adults for the death of their friend.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Two parents are facing charges after police say more than 60 teenagers were drinking at a large party in their Plum Borough home.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Rosenthal believes stories about kids feeling nervous or afraid to try new things connect with both children and adults.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Their potential — with the right education, nurtured by parents who are determined to give their kids a shot at the American dream — is just as limitless as any other student in this nation’s public schools.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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These are often one family, two families, max, with ten or fifteen youngsters.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Allen and Moore both get upgrades, while Bears youngsters Luther Burden, Colston Loveland and Rome Odunze get room to work.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Report 21-16254-OF involves juveniles.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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At least three suspects who were juveniles at the time of the incident were arrested for their role.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Three teenagers have also been charged in the shooting, including a 15-year-old who, in July 2024, was ordered to serve a term at a state facility for youths after admitting to the charges of unlawful use of a weapon and knowingly discharging or firing a firearm at a person.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The garden and culinary programs provide hands-on learning, vocational training and a therapeutic space for youths.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rosenthal believes stories about kids feeling nervous or afraid to try new things connect with both children and adults.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The organization is working with the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance as well as Soccer Gear for Zambia so children locally and overseas benefit from the donations.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Teens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teens. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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