as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
a herd of youngsters following their nature guide like ducklings after a mother duck
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Recent Examples of youngsters
And if veteran starters get injured or underperform, youngsters such as Christian Scott and Jonah Tong are positioned to emerge.
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Leo, Emma and John were among the youngsters between 6 and 12 playing games, doing art projects, and taking afternoon field trips Monday through Friday from the Belvidere Recreation Center in Waukegan, keeping them busy during spring break.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Entering their second season playing in Sacramento, the Athletics grabbed veteran Jeff McNeil from the New York Mets in a trade, while locking up promising youngsters Tyler Soderstrom and Jacob Wilson to long-term extensions.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The Children’s Center offerings for kids 5-8 provide a nurturing environment for youngsters to discover the joy of self-expression.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Most of the company’s players are farmhands or youngsters with limited MLB experience.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
The testimony happened as attorneys for 13-year-old Nelson Nuñez and 12-year-old Jusiah Jones requested that the youngsters be released on bond.
—Peter D'oench, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
At the 70-acre urban green space, check out the seasonal flowers, soak up the sunshine and let your youngsters frolic on the Children’s Playground, which is open from dawn until dusk daily.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 19 Mar. 2026
These are often one family, two families, max, with ten or fifteen youngsters.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Leo, Emma and John were among the youngsters between 6 and 12 playing games, doing art projects, and taking afternoon field trips Monday through Friday from the Belvidere Recreation Center in Waukegan, keeping them busy during spring break.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Entering their second season playing in Sacramento, the Athletics grabbed veteran Jeff McNeil from the New York Mets in a trade, while locking up promising youngsters Tyler Soderstrom and Jacob Wilson to long-term extensions.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
The Children’s Center offerings for kids 5-8 provide a nurturing environment for youngsters to discover the joy of self-expression.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Most of the company’s players are farmhands or youngsters with limited MLB experience.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
The testimony happened as attorneys for 13-year-old Nelson Nuñez and 12-year-old Jusiah Jones requested that the youngsters be released on bond.
—Peter D'oench, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
At the 70-acre urban green space, check out the seasonal flowers, soak up the sunshine and let your youngsters frolic on the Children’s Playground, which is open from dawn until dusk daily.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 19 Mar. 2026
These are often one family, two families, max, with ten or fifteen youngsters.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for youngsters
Noun
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Their kids have their own favorites.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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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
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According to the police report, the mother was cornered and groped at her car with her children in the back seat before the man ran away.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The invader is a skillful art restorer, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel), who’s been hired by Julian’s greedy children, Barnaby (James Corden) and Sallie (Jessica Gunning), to work, or pose, as their father’s new assistant.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Youngsters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/youngsters. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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