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as in kid
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
a giggling little boy ran by
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as in boyfriend
a male romantic companion
their teenaged daughter has a new boy, and she's just crazy about him
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Recent Examples of boy
Appearing on America's Newsroom, Crean Lutheran High School girls’ track and field athlete Olivia Viola addressed CIF's ongoing neglect of female athletes' calls to oust boys from competition, including AB Hernandez.
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Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Set in 1962, a boy roughly Travolta’s age voyages from New York to Los Angeles on a series of hopping flights with his mother, who is hoping to land a rich husband or a good Hollywood role in that order.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Influenced by traditional preferences for boys, and concerned about the economic prospects of their families, many couples sought to make sure their one kid was a boy rather than a girl.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 19 May 2026
With Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, there is not even a definitive historical consensus on where those boys died.
—Charley Crockett, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Over the next two and a half weeks, the police report indicates detectives interviewed four of the eight boys listed as suspects, three friends of the girl, her dad, her mom and the guidance counselor.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Islands High boys soccer coach Justin Brantley and Savannah Arts Academy boys soccer coach Ben Parker were frequent callers and texters this season.
—Jim Halley, AJC.com, 19 May 2026
Frame after frame highlighting her boy's beaming smile.
—Juli McDonald, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Staying true to what Rosen said about the show’s absence of clear villains, Flynn agreed that his cam boy may not be a typical bad guy.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
Set in 1962, a boy roughly Travolta’s age voyages from New York to Los Angeles on a series of hopping flights with his mother, who is hoping to land a rich husband or a good Hollywood role in that order.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Influenced by traditional preferences for boys, and concerned about the economic prospects of their families, many couples sought to make sure their one kid was a boy rather than a girl.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 19 May 2026
With Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, there is not even a definitive historical consensus on where those boys died.
—Charley Crockett, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Over the next two and a half weeks, the police report indicates detectives interviewed four of the eight boys listed as suspects, three friends of the girl, her dad, her mom and the guidance counselor.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Islands High boys soccer coach Justin Brantley and Savannah Arts Academy boys soccer coach Ben Parker were frequent callers and texters this season.
—Jim Halley, AJC.com, 19 May 2026
Frame after frame highlighting her boy's beaming smile.
—Juli McDonald, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Staying true to what Rosen said about the show’s absence of clear villains, Flynn agreed that his cam boy may not be a typical bad guy.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for boy
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The bill would specifically forbid practices that Black Bear, the Stars and other companies have used to monopolize and vertically integrate the youth sports experience in hockey and beyond, driving up costs for families and pricing out many kids.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort also offers plenty of family-friendly activities, including lessons for kids and childcare services.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Her boyfriend, who had cuts to his arms and face, called 911, telling dispatch that someone had dropped a rock from the overpass.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
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But the teaser trailer also zeroes in on what everyone will be tuning into see — Ciara Miller confronting her close friend and ex-boyfriend about their relationship scandal.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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The bottom seven teams in the league do not seem to have aspirations to compete, and more than a few teenagers now dot these rosters in a clear gambit to get in early on rising talent.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Both teenagers are hiding secrets; Johnny, a potentially career-ending injury, and Shannon, a troubled and violent home life.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Horror star Maika Monroe is with her beau Dalton Gomez.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Win or lose, Paulina has always been a huge support system for her beau.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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And same with our young lad, Talha Akdogan, who plays my son, Pyteh.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Even the way some of the balls are now, and the way some of these lads can hit the thing.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Gadd gained almost 90 pounds to play adult Ruben (Stuart Campbell in flashbacks), the fractured older-brother figure of Niall (Jamie Bell as an adult; Mitchell Robertson as an adolescent), while their mothers date each other.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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The epitome of an enfant terrible, Rimbaud was a rebellious adolescent with a tempestuous personal life (ask fellow poet Paul Verlaine).—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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There were toddlers among the abducted children, according to the outlet.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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On a bench outside, as mums with their toddlers drink coffee, Trusty is talking about his start in a sport he was mocked for playing as a youngster.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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“Boy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boy. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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