as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
a herd of youngsters following their nature guide like ducklings after a mother duck
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Recent Examples of youngsters
If Bellinger or Grisham returns, though, Domínguez and/or Jones could find their names dangling as trade bait for the other 29 teams, many of whom could offer one of those youngsters an immediate path to a starting role.
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Murphy made sure to include the characters of Kim Kardashian and her sisters as youngsters growing up during the trial; in the show, they are seen watching their father on TV.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
The trio of youngsters will play the leads in the first three books, and then Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan and Nina Barker-Francis will take over for the final four novels.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The program is organized by the fire brigade and provides educational and recreational activities for around 5,000 youngsters from ages 7 to 17 at a number of beaches in the state.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
While rookies Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen have flashed, the trio of the two youngsters and Wonnum isn’t going to be enough for the home stretch.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
The Penguins, who are strongly considering keeping the 18-year-old Kindel and the 19-year-old Brunicke in the NHL all season, don’t want the youngsters playing 82 games.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Their characters try to help when the Fisherman, a hook-wielding murderous menace in a rain slicker, returns to haunt yet another group of youngsters with no respect for road safety.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The regime change came in the wake of protests led by thousands of youngsters, sparked by corruption and lack of essential services such as water and power, with Randrianirina promising free and fair elections within two years.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Murphy made sure to include the characters of Kim Kardashian and her sisters as youngsters growing up during the trial; in the show, they are seen watching their father on TV.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
The trio of youngsters will play the leads in the first three books, and then Jaxon Knopf, Rhys Mulligan and Nina Barker-Francis will take over for the final four novels.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The program is organized by the fire brigade and provides educational and recreational activities for around 5,000 youngsters from ages 7 to 17 at a number of beaches in the state.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
While rookies Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen have flashed, the trio of the two youngsters and Wonnum isn’t going to be enough for the home stretch.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
The Penguins, who are strongly considering keeping the 18-year-old Kindel and the 19-year-old Brunicke in the NHL all season, don’t want the youngsters playing 82 games.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Their characters try to help when the Fisherman, a hook-wielding murderous menace in a rain slicker, returns to haunt yet another group of youngsters with no respect for road safety.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The regime change came in the wake of protests led by thousands of youngsters, sparked by corruption and lack of essential services such as water and power, with Randrianirina promising free and fair elections within two years.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for youngsters
Noun
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People showed up in droves -- families, individuals, kids.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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After the actress unveiled a new skincare line for kids on Thursday, there was a swift backlash online against the idea of little ones being taught to use face masks and the like at such an early age.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Halls have three children ranging in age from 7 to 15.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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The funding changes affect the 42 million Americans who receive SNAP benefits, including low-income families, children and seniors.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Youngsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youngsters. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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