adolescents

Definition of adolescentsnext
plural of adolescent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for adolescents
Noun
  • Three teenagers are accused of fatally shooting a 20-year-old Detroit man on the city's west side Monday night, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
    Nick Lentz, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The flip-flopping of hearts is on par with the teenagers’ journey at boarding school.
    Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Their kids have their own favorites.
    Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • So here's a guide to picking out the best, age-appropriate books kids will actually read.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Miss Ira Jarrell asked motorists to remember that the youngsters will be playing throughout the city and caution should be taken by all drivers.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The kids' menu is tempting for adults and youngsters alike, and if in doubt, a ride in the golf carts that come with each villa will be more than enough to keep everyone entertained.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Investigators determined the incident was isolated between the two juveniles, who knew each other and attended the same school.
    Briauna Brown, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The arrests included 66 adults and eight juveniles, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
    City News Service, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • While existing law prevents health care providers from providing gender affirming procedures for minors, the bill would bar them from performing, attempting to perform, or referring a minor for this care.
    Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Easter Bunny made an appearance to doting kiddies.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
  • However, ethereum has faced a lot of competition, particularly from the cool kiddies in Solana-town.
    Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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“Adolescents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adolescents. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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