Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweens
Noun
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Showering cash on teenagers and young adults with little credit history is a recipe for fiscal disaster and has also provided cover for the massive increases in tuition that plague so many four-year institutions of higher learning.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026 -
Jacques Moretti and his wife Jessica, owners of Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, are under investigation for negligent homicide and other crimes linked to the blaze that killed 40 people and injured more than 100, many of them teenagers.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In it, the iconic Backyard kids must help team superstar Stephanie ‘Bubbles’ Morgan find her lucky bubble gum with just 30 minutes to game time.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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During the hearing, lawmakers asked questions about when kids should start learning about AI and what kind of rights parents would have.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Some may have memories of the infamous blizzard of 1978, while more recent storms like the January 2016 blizzard stand out for youngsters.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
22 Jan. 2026
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For now, the youngsters project as fourth outfielders barring an injury to one of the veterans.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However, ethereum has faced a lot of competition, particularly from the cool kiddies in Solana-town.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An adult male and female, along with two juveniles, were found with gunshot wounds.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Four juveniles, ages 11 and 12, have been charged in connection with the beating.—
Jack Perry,
The Providence Journal,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The fiddly build and lack of play features make this a Lego set that's better suited for collectors rather than younglings.—
Rich Owen,
Space.com,
29 Nov. 2025
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But even younglings with a limited attention span, who can't sit still for an entire feature film, will forever have a connection to the screen icon who died Tuesday at the age of 89.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My kiddos had to learn how to build up their resilience, physically and mentally, and running taught them about commitment and accountability, all skills that can easily be transferred to school and life.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
26 Jan. 2026
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In April 2018, Igelsias introduced his kiddos to the game of soccer, sharing a photo of the trio watching together.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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“Tweens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweens. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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