as in teenager
someone who is between 13 and 19 years old
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Recent Examples of teen
Before his teens were out, Jones had been offered a position playing trumpet and piano, as well as arranging, for Lionel Hampton, the legendary jazz vibraphonist.
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Authorities claim in an arrest warrant that Blanchard, who worked at EPIC Behavioral Healthcare in St. Augustine, Fla., began having one-on-one sessions with the teen after first seeing him in group counseling.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The series focuses on the local teens searching for love and treasure.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance at Windsor Castle on Oct. 2 to meet a young photographer navigating cancer after the teen captured an investiture ceremony helmed by Prince William.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Authorities claim in an arrest warrant that Blanchard, who worked at EPIC Behavioral Healthcare in St. Augustine, Fla., began having one-on-one sessions with the teen after first seeing him in group counseling.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The series focuses on the local teens searching for love and treasure.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance at Windsor Castle on Oct. 2 to meet a young photographer navigating cancer after the teen captured an investiture ceremony helmed by Prince William.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teen
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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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After the preteen appeared to secure two big trophies in the September event, both of her parents raved about her on Instagram.Bailey Richards, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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According to court documents that the filmmakers obtained when Kelly’s divorce papers were unsealed in 2019, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services investigated Kelly for allegedly molesting a preteen Jane Doe in 2009.Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
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That's where our hilarious jokes for teens and tweens come in!Fiona Tapp, Parents, 5 Nov. 2024
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With everyone on your list in mind, this curation of the best little gift ideas includes items that everyone will enjoy, from your stylish partner and jet-setting best friend to the picky teens and tweens.Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 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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Related Video Emma Roberts’s Tote and Purse are Filled With All Her Summer Essentials–Plus a Sweet Treat Beyond their teenybopper appeal, charm bracelets have a storied history in luxury fashion.Alice Cary, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2024
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Add youthful superstardom and time served with your glamour photos on the walls and in the hearts and minds of teenyboppers and all the varying forms of attention that superstardom brings, both good and bad.cleveland, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2023
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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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The court found those adolescents guilty of having pointed out Paty to the murderer.Reuters, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Medical intervention is reserved for older adolescents and adults, and guidelines set by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health do not recommend genital surgery for minors.Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 30 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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“Teen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teen. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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