as in youth
the transitional period between childhood and adulthood
adolescence can be a turbulent time for teenagers and parents alike
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Recent Examples of adolescence
About 1 percent of teens may experience suicidal thoughts or behaviors at some point during adolescence, Davidson says, and this risk rises to about 2 percent of teens who are taking antidepressants.
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Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Nicotine in adolescence can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood and impulse control, the CDC said.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Hormonal Changes Hormone levels in the body, such as those in adolescence, can trigger overactive sweat glands, leading to sweaty feet.1
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—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
The film is set in the ’70s — at least, that’s how the cars and costumes check out — but perhaps only to reflect the director’s own adolescence.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
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Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Feb. 2025
Nicotine in adolescence can harm the parts of the brain that control attention, learning, mood and impulse control, the CDC said.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Hormonal Changes Hormone levels in the body, such as those in adolescence, can trigger overactive sweat glands, leading to sweaty feet.1
9.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
The film is set in the ’70s — at least, that’s how the cars and costumes check out — but perhaps only to reflect the director’s own adolescence.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adolescence
Noun
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On Friday, Underwood blamed that youth for their poor energy and showing against Maryland — and some of their extreme highs and lows this season.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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The result is a wine with great aromatic finesse, designed to age for years to come while offering a graceful drinking experience in its youth.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Normal service seemed to be continuing in that November game, played when City’s decline this season was only in its infancy after three straight defeats.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Agents are still in their infancy, but leaders should already be thinking about how to integrate this new technology into their operations.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These systems disproportionately classify minority women as higher risk, potentially leading to harsher sentences and prolonged incarceration.—
Swati Tyagi,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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This, detractors say, allows majority voting blocs to effectively silence minority voices.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Adolescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adolescence. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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