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adolescents

noun

plural of adolescent

as in teenagers

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But that sympathy can’t quite make up for the galling fact of Nelson’s sons, now teenagers stuck in limbo as a father figure stubbornly insists on courting further ruin.

— Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
The teen is being charged as an adult under Georgia's SB440 law, which gives adult superior courts jurisdiction over teenagers aged 13 to 17 accused of specific violent felonies.

— Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of teenagers

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In the center of town, check out Inquiring Minds Bookstore for used and new books with a great kids’ section or Enoki for an eclectic mix of Asian pantry items and vintage clothing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, Sky had a plan for Bake Off that would involve ditching spin-off series, including the professionals and kids’ versions.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of kids

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Up to 25 players can be registered on the ‘A’ list for the Conference League, while an unlimited number of youngsters are allowed on the back-up ‘B’ list.

— Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Alongside him on Saturday was Francis Onyeka, a Leverkusen player on loan facing his own club, one of three youngsters on loan in the squad.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of youngsters

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McFadden did face questions during the discussion about the potential of once again housing juveniles at Jail North.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2026
The name of the teenager was not released due to a law that prohibits the identification of juveniles charged with federal crimes.

— Tom Winter, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of juveniles

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This new Cannon offering, filled with chintzy special effects, a ludicrous story line and campy performances, will likely bore adults but have the kiddies clamoring for more.

— Jeffrey Ressner, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
The folks behind the Golden Arches has just announced two new meals to mark the occasion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup— a new Adult Happy Meal and one for the kiddies.

— Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 June 2026

Definition of kiddies

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