underage

Definition of underagenext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of underage The investigation, according to the release, further revealed that Myers herself has not had a valid driver’s license since July and on previous occasions allegedly let her underage children drive without a license. Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Then there's the emergence of artificial intelligence chatbots and companions that create a host of other concerns for underage usage, but that aren't generally considered part of the social media industry. Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026 Search warrants revealed that Jacobsen had contacted dozens of underage girls through Snapchat, prosecutors said. Dean J. Condoleo, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 That court filing said that TikTok has hundreds of personnel trained in underage moderation and as a result deletes tens of thousands of underage accounts. David Shepardson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for underage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underage
Adjective
  • Shortly after the invasion of London begins, the capital is under rebel control, so what is this previously quiet and sullen teenage King to do?
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
  • And my teenage son says this is his favorite Bake Club recipe to date.
    Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Die schöne Müllerin was conceived for a male voice and the protagonist is a young man, so Anderson would not have contemplated performing the complete cycle.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In the meantime, the long-term monitoring approach adopted by the researchers could provide scientists with a powerful new way of investigating other young massive binary systems.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Ayari returned to Fabian Hurzeler’s midfield alongside Pascal Gross in Saturday’s 1-1 home draw against Leeds United, having missed the 4-3 defeat at Chelsea with a minor injury.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • All co-defendants are accused of failing to protect a minor and negligence.
    Madeline Morrison, NBC news, 11 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • At least three individuals have suffered injuries and have needed to be rescued this summer at Ocean Beach’s Sunset Cliffs, leading police to ramp up enforcement as locals debate the merits of safety versus a need for youthful rites of passage.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The collections feature recycled and organic fabrics and dyes, while the mood is wholesome, romantic and youthful.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Fornari is vice chair of the division of child & adolescent psychiatry at Northwell Health’s Long Island Jewish Medical Center and professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
    Dr. Victor Fornari, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The children included three under the age of 2, a 7-year-old and two adolescent girls, UNICEF said in a statement welcoming the release.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Magnetic and unforgettable, preteen Baquero’s performance anchored a major awards-season breakthrough for del Toro.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 30 June 2026
  • When North was first spotted with a dermal piercing on her hand in September 2025, fans were quick to call out Kardashian for allowing her preteen daughter to undergo body modifications.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Adjective
  • Natascha Hedegaard, an in-house veterinary advisor for JoyFull Pet, said large and giant breeds have a longer juvenile stage than small breed dogs.
    Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Located off Statesville Road north of uptown, Jail North was a juvenile detention center from 2020 to 2022 before staffing problems forced its closure.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Tests revealed that Matias had neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer that develops from immature nerve cells, per the Cleveland Clinic.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • There’s nothing wrong with holding on to childhood and being a little immature from time to time.
    Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Underage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underage. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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