tweens

noun

plural of tween
as in teenagers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweens
  1. teenagers
  2. kids
  3. youngsters
  4. kiddies
  5. minors
  6. juveniles
  7. younglings
  8. kiddos
Noun
  • The agreement delivers comprehensive coverage to the 2026 CrossFit Games across every division this season—individuals, teams, adaptive, teenagers and masters.
    — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
  • Wildfire smoke has been linked to respiratory and cardiovascular health problems, with children and teenagers, older adults, pregnant people and anyone with pre-existing heart or lung conditions at a particular risk.
    — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of teenagers
Noun
  • Little kids rooting for France ran out of food lines with their parents.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • Her college professor set them up, and the pair has since welcomed two kids, son Aden and daughter Ariah.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • Here, The Athletic takes a look at some of the youngsters who will be hoping to make a positive impression.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The veteran Belgian stars were youngsters eight years ago when the Red Devils made the semifinals in Russia, while Spain hadn't won a knockout match since winning the World Cup in 2010.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of youngsters
Noun
  • This new Cannon offering, filled with chintzy special effects, a ludicrous story line and campy performances, will likely bore adults but have the kiddies clamoring for more.
    — Jeffrey Ressner, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
  • The folks behind the Golden Arches has just announced two new meals to mark the occasion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup— a new Adult Happy Meal and one for the kiddies.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
Definition of kiddies
Noun
  • While existing law prevents health care providers from providing gender affirming procedures for minors, the bill would bar them from performing, attempting to perform, or referring a minor for this care.
    — Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of minors
Noun
  • The adult driver and two juveniles were taken to an area hospital for treatment, police said.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • Denver police also accused the 14-year-old of being involved with a shooting about 15 minutes before the Sunnyside shooting, when the teen and two other juveniles shot a fourth juvenile near Park Avenue and East 20th Avenue.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 15 July 2026
Definition of juveniles
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
Definition of younglings
Noun
  • Nomad Ridge at The Wilds Cumberland, Ohio Leave the kiddos at home for an adults-only overnight experience at The Wilds—the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s conservation center in southwest Ohio.
    — Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
  • There’s a fleet of school supplies to amass, multiple schedules to master, and a lot of stress—both for my kiddos and on my end.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 6 July 2026
Definition of kiddos
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