JUVENILES Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

juveniles

noun

plural of juvenile

as in kids

a young person who is between infancy and adulthood a medical study that followed juveniles through adolescence and into adulthood

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Recent Examples of juveniles 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 Three juveniles, ages 14, 15 and 16, were arrested in connection with the incident. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 According to the Herald archives, the two juveniles drove by in a dark-colored car before opening fire. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Police have linked juveniles to about 60% of carjackings in the district as of 2025, NBC4 Washington reported. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026 This image captures two juveniles peering from their father’s mouth, revealing the specialized mouthbrooding strategy that helps this species increase the survival of its young. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Two of the juveniles remain in custody, while another was released by a Superior Court judge Sunday morning. — Stephanie Ballesteros, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 According to a message that school officials sent to parents, the juveniles may have been trespassing on the campus. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2026

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Noun

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

Noun

But in late July, the Wittes told families Nova Roots was closing, leaving them scrambling to enroll their children elsewhere.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2026
Clancy, who was accused of murdering her three children in January 2023, has been in the national spotlight the last few weeks as her trial was live-streamed.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of children

Noun

On that day, the Supreme Court ruled that the state of Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youths violated the 1st Amendment’s free-speech clause.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Both youths were taken to Elmhurst Hospital in stable condition.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026