tweens

noun

plural of tween
as in teenagers

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tweens
  1. teenagers
  2. kids
  3. youngsters
  4. kiddies
  5. minors
  6. juveniles
  7. younglings
  8. kiddos
Noun
  • 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
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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • While existing law prevents health care providers from providing gender affirming procedures for minors, the bill would bar them from performing, attempting to perform, or referring a minor for this care.
    — Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of minors
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The fiddly build and lack of play features make this a Lego set that's better suited for collectors rather than younglings.
    — Rich Owen, Space.com, 29 Nov. 2025
  • But even younglings with a limited attention span, who can't sit still for an entire feature film, will forever have a connection to the screen icon who died Tuesday at the age of 89.
    — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of younglings
Noun
  • Pan-Seared Flank Steak with Herb Sauce This weeknight dinner might just convince the kiddos to eat all their veggies with a little help from this delightful herb sauce.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The kiddos, their coaches and their families get to spend some time with the big leaguers … and then watch the game in an unusually intimate setting.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of kiddos
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