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as in boys
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
a big, strapping youth who, even at his relatively young age, knew the meaning of hard work
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as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
rounded up the neighborhood youths and organized them into a softball team
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Recent Examples of youths
Connected to the local FosterAdopt Connect program, the cafe employs people who are or who have been youths in foster care.
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Sofi Zeman
march 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
The event is designed to teach youths how the voting process works, and its impact on everyday life.
—Bea Hines, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The program is open to youths ages 13 through high school.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
In August, a spokesperson sent the Orlando Sentinel an email, for example, noting that Delgado had donated more than $4 million to help homeless veterans, youths in foster care and cancer research.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced this week that another organization that works with the Pentagon, Scouting America, will change several policies, including one that targets transgender youths.
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The campout draws as many as 20,000 youths and adult leaders to a remote site in West Virginia every four years — and requires extensive planning.
—Graham Smith, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
General admission is $22 for ages 12-64, $19 for seniors 65 and up and youths ages 3-11, and free for ages 2 and under.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
On the road, her husband was shot and her daughter was abducted by armed youths.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Sofi Zeman
march 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
The event is designed to teach youths how the voting process works, and its impact on everyday life.
—Bea Hines, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The program is open to youths ages 13 through high school.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
In August, a spokesperson sent the Orlando Sentinel an email, for example, noting that Delgado had donated more than $4 million to help homeless veterans, youths in foster care and cancer research.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced this week that another organization that works with the Pentagon, Scouting America, will change several policies, including one that targets transgender youths.
—Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
The campout draws as many as 20,000 youths and adult leaders to a remote site in West Virginia every four years — and requires extensive planning.
—Graham Smith, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
General admission is $22 for ages 12-64, $19 for seniors 65 and up and youths ages 3-11, and free for ages 2 and under.
—Travis Pinson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
On the road, her husband was shot and her daughter was abducted by armed youths.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for youths
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The drunk boys urinated on the property, threw up in the backyard and stumbled and fell on the patio, the documents state.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Wishing a happy basketball retirement to the legend James Hartry, who’s hanging it up as Tucker High’s boys coach after 26 years and a playoff loss to Cambridge.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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These hydrocolloid gel bandages seal the blister and provide cushioning against further friction, which will get your kids back in the mood to meet Minnie Mouse super fast.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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For homes with pets and kids, this machine-washable throw is a smart pick; simply lay the blanket flat to dry and shake it out to restore its fluffiness.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Two Salisbury teenagers, a 17-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy, face multiple charges that include first-degree felony murder, second-degree murder and robbery following the fatal encounter.—
John Romero,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2026
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In 2006, more than 1,000 teenagers in Aurora walked out of their classrooms, protesting legislation aimed at tightening the United States’ borders and punishing undocumented immigrants and those who help them.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Spiro grew up privileged in London, one of four children of Glenn Spiro, a prominent jeweler who counts Jay-Z as a client and pal.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Human rights groups have reported that more than 1,000 people have been killed by US-Israeli strikes since Saturday, including children.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Youths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youths. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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