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as in young
being in the early stage of life, growth, or development
an adolescent sheepdog, who hasn't quite gotten the hang of keeping the sheep huddled together
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as in childish
having or showing the annoying qualities (as silliness) associated with children
would hope that the college students had outgrown such adolescent behavior
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as in immature
lacking in adult experience or maturity
took a group of adolescent recruits and turned them into professional warriors
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as in juvenile
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Recent Examples of adolescent
EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Whey protein supplements might raise the risk of acne in adolescent males.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Oct. 2024
The research also reveals new insights into the mental toll on adolescents and young adults of extreme weather events that climate change either propelled or made worse, depending on the type of event.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
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Teen Wolf is a cherished example of adolescent comedy, which slots in nicely on a double feature with its spiritual successor, Teen Witch (1989).
—EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Whey protein supplements might raise the risk of acne in adolescent males.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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Conversely, young people who limit these foods may not grow as well as adolescents who consume enough creatine through diet.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Oct. 2024
The research also reveals new insights into the mental toll on adolescents and young adults of extreme weather events that climate change either propelled or made worse, depending on the type of event.
—Andrew Freedman, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
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And if there was damage on younger roofs, insurers were willing to accept a repair instead of a full replacement, Metcalf said.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Ernst, who lives in Middleton, Wis., is the author of 20 historical novels and mysteries for young readers from American Girl, 11 books in the Chloe Ellefson Historic Sites mysteries, and nonfiction history and poetry.Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
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Instead, too many people are willing to write off his childish, mean-spirited antics by saying, well, Trump's just being Trump.ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2024
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With each day, the boy’s instinctive interest in natural history transcended his childish thirst for adventure.Peter Zablocki, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2024
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Some growers also pinch plants back in September to create an even crown and remove immature stem segments.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
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Harris 2024 Polls: Harris Leads By 1 Point In Two Latest Surveys Unfortunately, these metrics do not work well for an immature, emerging business.Andrew Binns, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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So far this year, 37 juveniles have been shot in Cincinnati, according to police data.Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 4 Nov. 2024
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Responding officers found several victims before soon arresting a juvenile at the scene, per police.Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Anchorman trades the ratings-battle storyline of similar films for a battle of the sexes, pitting an infantile boys’ club against a new hire navigating their sexism with the seasoned poise of someone who’s done this all before.Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
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One striking incident involves an impromptu dinner party, in which Mia and Aaryan must prepare to host their parents, friends and acquaintances while balancing Virginia’s increasingly infantile behavior.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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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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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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The post itself is innocent enough, and features The Breakfast Club co-host FaceTiming with the Brooklyn icon herself, who gave full approval of the youngster rocking her signature colorful looks from the 1997 video, which featured appearances from Uncle Luke, Aaliyah, Sheek Louch and others.Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The youngster had a big interception in San Francisco’s Week 7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Adolescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adolescent. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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