preteen-ager

noun

Definition of preteen-agernext
as in teenager

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preteen-ager
  1. teenager
  2. teen
  3. kid
  4. preteen
  5. youngster
  6. juvenile
  7. tween
  8. adolescent
Noun
  • Raised to hunt big game by his abusive Russian gangster dad Nikolai (Russell Crowe), Sergei was attacked by a lion as a teenager and the witchy potion that saved his life also gave him primal animal powers.
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The Brighter Days Community Initiative, announced in June by the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida, is the first in the area to focus solely on teenagers and young adults ages 16 to 24.
    Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of teenager
Noun
  • Prices for kids’ collections, spanning from newborns to teens, will continue to sit in the premium range in kidswear, with current offerings priced between 30 and 100 euros.
    Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The American Civil Liberties Union and Lambda Legal, an LGBTQ legal advocacy group, which are representing the teens and providers, said the decision was a victory for the state’s trans youths.
    Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of teen
Noun
  • Besides her kids, Givens’ other purpose in life is nursing.
    John Diedrich, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • While experts continue to debate which therapies are most effective and appropriate for these kids, ABA is one of the most widely recommended.
    Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of kid
Noun
  • But the preteen isn’t necessarily going to follow in their footsteps.
    Katie Mannion, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Listen to this article A new study involving Colorado researchers found that sleep problems among preteens increase their risk of suicidal thoughts two years later, though the researchers urged parents not to panic.
    Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2024
Definition of preteen
Noun
  • But it was always intended for Maresca to have around 22 outfield players to work with, plus space for any youngsters from the under-21s, this season.
    Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
  • As a youngster, to be a part of a brotherhood, especially as an only child, was special to me.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of youngster
Noun
  • Police have not announced the age of the juvenile, nor what led up to the shooting.
    Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Nov. 2024
  • There are three other slightly older juveniles in the herd, said Magill.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of juvenile
Noun
  • The re-release opens the doors to a new cohort of children to fall in love with the odd tween girl with the yellow raincoat, or become completely terrified by Other Mother.
    Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
  • This Plum Blossom kit contains over 300 pieces and is great for tweens and teens who want to relax and enjoy a moment of zen.
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of tween
Noun
  • DTaP is for children under age 7, while Tdap is for adolescents and adults.
    Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Social media can harm kids’ mental health There is a large body of research linking social media use to negative mental health effects on kids and adolescents.
    Alison Escalante, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of adolescent
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