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
Instead, help youngsters figure out how to resist them.
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Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
At least Texas has some promising youngsters such as Littleton, safety Jonah Williams and cornerback Kobe Black.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
The 4-5 spots were a revolving door last year, but between the addition of Johan Oviedo, the return of Patrick Sandoval and Kutter Crawford from injury and up-and-coming youngsters like Connelly Early and Payton Tolle, the staff should be in a great spot.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
And legions of Chicago youngsters benefited so greatly from it.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
But there’s plenty of play on land, too, including a classic arcade, casual dining with family favorites, and even a special Camp-tiva program for youngsters.
—South Seas, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 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 youngsters were from the Levante Institute, a school run by Brazilian Olympian Carolina Solberg, that aims to transform the lives of children through sport.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Kara Alaimo, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
At least Texas has some promising youngsters such as Littleton, safety Jonah Williams and cornerback Kobe Black.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
The 4-5 spots were a revolving door last year, but between the addition of Johan Oviedo, the return of Patrick Sandoval and Kutter Crawford from injury and up-and-coming youngsters like Connelly Early and Payton Tolle, the staff should be in a great spot.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
And legions of Chicago youngsters benefited so greatly from it.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
But there’s plenty of play on land, too, including a classic arcade, casual dining with family favorites, and even a special Camp-tiva program for youngsters.
—South Seas, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 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 youngsters were from the Levante Institute, a school run by Brazilian Olympian Carolina Solberg, that aims to transform the lives of children through sport.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 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 7 Jan. 2026.
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