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as in boy
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 kid
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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as in childhood
the state or time of being a child
told the young people to enjoy their youth while they could
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Further research is needed on the link between youth mental health and heat to confirm if higher temperatures are causing the increase or simply coincidental to it.
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New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024
The music has been reduced to a soundtrack to countrywide gang violence that’s decimating a generation of Black and Brown youth.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024
Gomez founded the Rare Impact Fund in 2020 with the goal of raising $100 million in funds for youth mental health globally.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
Selena Gomez hosted her second annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in L.A. on Thursday, with a focus on youth mental health as the star opened up about her own personal experiences.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
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New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2024
The music has been reduced to a soundtrack to countrywide gang violence that’s decimating a generation of Black and Brown youth.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2024
Gomez founded the Rare Impact Fund in 2020 with the goal of raising $100 million in funds for youth mental health globally.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
Selena Gomez hosted her second annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in L.A. on Thursday, with a focus on youth mental health as the star opened up about her own personal experiences.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for youth
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Roblox is adding some new restrictions to its game platform for minors under 13. Roblox will not let kids under the age of 13 play, search for, or discover unrated experiences as of Dec. 3.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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The kids were asked to bring items that had to do with Ireland.Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Brominated flame retardants are used in electronics, clothing and furniture, and are associated with abnormal function of the thyroid, which has a key role in childhood development, the society said.Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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So what were the pizza maker’s childhood pizzerias, possibly the origin story of his personal pizza world?Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2024
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In it, five misfits battle to dismantle a conspiracy of teenagers aiming to halt climate change by exterminating adults.John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The lawsuit alleges TikTok’s algorithm exposed the seven teenagers to videos promoting suicide, self-harm and eating disorders, lawyer Laure Boutron-Marmion told broadcaster franceinfo.Reuters, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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Women often juggle a lot during these years—balancing a career, raising children and caring for aging parents—all while possibly having to navigate other health conditions.Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2024
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TikTok has also rejected the allegations relating to child protection.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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The court found those adolescents guilty of having pointed out Paty to the murderer.Reuters, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Medical intervention is reserved for older adolescents and adults, and guidelines set by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health do not recommend genital surgery for minors.Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
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The 15-year-old boy was arrested the day of the shooting and was being held in a detention facility for juveniles Thursday.Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 25 Oct. 2024
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No other details about the teen or case were released because the suspect is a juvenile. Adams County sheriff’s deputies responded to a shooting at Rotella Park at 1824 Coronado Pkwy.Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Youth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youth. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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