as in grown-ups
a fully grown person
at the beach, the adults sat under broad umbrellas while the children splashed in the water
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Recent Examples of adults
Three adults and two children have been hospitalized following a carbon monoxide leak at a hotel in Atlanta.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
This adults-only playground will feature 141 airy rooms with vibrant design touches and boasts what’s rumored to be the best rooftop pool in Puerto Vallarta, offering jaw-dropping views.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
But as recipes like Lobster Mac and Cheese Casserole and Macaroni and Cheese with Cashew Cream and Broccoli prove, kids at heart (aka adults like us) can—and should—certainly enjoy mac meals, too.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
Still, previous research has shown that exercise can reduce symptoms in adults with a diagnosis.
—Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
Researchers analyzed 33 studies examining the movements of nearly 100,000 adults using smartphones, pedometers and other fitness trackers.
—Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
The sprawling property — scheduled to open at the end of June — features a water park for kids, a rooftop infinity pool for adults, and wellness offerings that include yoga and a juice bar.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
According to the Pew Research Center, one in ten adults in their 40s and 50s with a parent age 65 and older are providing primary care for a parent.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
His mom, Mari, is a teacher who works with disabled adults in schools and his dad, Tomas, works at a construction company.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Escher Walcott, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
This adults-only playground will feature 141 airy rooms with vibrant design touches and boasts what’s rumored to be the best rooftop pool in Puerto Vallarta, offering jaw-dropping views.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
But as recipes like Lobster Mac and Cheese Casserole and Macaroni and Cheese with Cashew Cream and Broccoli prove, kids at heart (aka adults like us) can—and should—certainly enjoy mac meals, too.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2025
Still, previous research has shown that exercise can reduce symptoms in adults with a diagnosis.
—Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
Researchers analyzed 33 studies examining the movements of nearly 100,000 adults using smartphones, pedometers and other fitness trackers.
—Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
The sprawling property — scheduled to open at the end of June — features a water park for kids, a rooftop infinity pool for adults, and wellness offerings that include yoga and a juice bar.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
According to the Pew Research Center, one in ten adults in their 40s and 50s with a parent age 65 and older are providing primary care for a parent.
—Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
His mom, Mari, is a teacher who works with disabled adults in schools and his dad, Tomas, works at a construction company.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Adults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adults. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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