tweens

Definition of tweensnext
plural of tween
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Noun
  • That interest has fueled attention around cognitive training and digital brain exercises for children and teenagers.
    Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
  • At a quiet soccer field Friday evening in south Sacramento, the family and friends of the two girls killed in the deadly Sunday morning crash near Rancho Murieta gathered to mourn the teenagers.
    Reeti Malhotra May 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Noun
  • The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.
    Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 14 May 2026
  • DJs and live music carry through the day, with a classic car show, a Hair and Fashion Show, and kids’ areas with games, inflatables, and pony rides scattered throughout.
    Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • But some young people have also voiced their disapproval, arguing the Cockroach Janta Party is a meme embraced by more privileged youngsters, offering up little in the way of real political solutions.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
  • Jorrel Hato and fellow 20-year-old Josh Acheampong are talented-but-raw youngsters.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Live music for kiddies caused tots to dance to the sounds of the duet ButterBean.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
  • However, ethereum has faced a lot of competition, particularly from the cool kiddies in Solana-town.
    Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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
Noun
  • The caller said two juveniles dumped soda on the caller’s front porch and put ham on his Ring camera.
    Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
  • The suspects, all unnamed due to their status as juveniles, are accused of stealing four cars during the spree.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 19 May 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
  • De-stress, increase energy or calm your kiddos with the best Olly has for mood.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • This is a nice outing for couples seeking a break from the kiddos, or groups looking for a sit-down dining experience while in town.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
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“Tweens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tweens. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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