tweens

Definition of tweensnext
plural of tween

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweens
Noun
  • Ringwald added that the material particularly spoke to her as a parent of teenagers who have to navigate fears about school shootings in their own lives.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Now, just two months after the Apopka community mourned the deaths of three teenagers on that dark stretch of Welch, Orange County is taking steps to make the road safer.
    Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • On the heels of this case, the Washington Post reported that the American Society of Plastic Surgeons is the first major medical association to change their guidance on kids receiving transgender care.
    Nicole Russell, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026
  • There’s a small but well-run kids’ club by Sharkey and George, where genuinely lovely people run craft sessions, puppet shows, and video gaming slots.
    Sarah Leigh Bannerman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • As youngsters, O’Hara was proud that her sons inherited her funny bone.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Namely, a mix of the aforementioned youngsters from all parts of the world, combined with group of experienced campaigners to guide them, because players proven at the top level in their mid to late twenties are not generally within Brighton’s spending capacity.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • However, ethereum has faced a lot of competition, particularly from the cool kiddies in Solana-town.
    Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • An influx of new juveniles amid a tougher-on-crime turn in California seemingly negated those decreases, leaving Los Padrinos well above the depopulation plan’s goal of 175 youths.
    Jason Henry, Daily News, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Four suspects have been arrested, including two juveniles, the Surry County Sheriff’s Office reported Friday in a case update.
    Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 7 Feb. 2026.

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