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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
However, this advantage is largely negated by heavy fishing pressure, especially since most of the sharks here caught are juveniles.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Schwalb pushed back against claims that juveniles offenders are not being prosecuted in Washington.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Police reported Sunday there was no evidence of shots being fired; however, officers broke up several fights among juveniles while on scene.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
It is believed as many as eight males and females were in the home when the shooting began, and some where juveniles, officials said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The juveniles, all residents of Livermore, allegedly stole about $2,000 from a man exiting a casino.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Curfews for juveniles were changed and curfew centers were opened.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
Four juveniles accused of shooting and killing a 16-year-old at a northeast Charlotte home in August were charged with first-degree murder, police said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Other proposals include lowering the age of juveniles who can be prosecuted as adults from 16 to 14 and allowing the president to appoint the city’s attorney general.
—Connor Greene, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Schwalb pushed back against claims that juveniles offenders are not being prosecuted in Washington.
—Beatrice Peterson, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Police reported Sunday there was no evidence of shots being fired; however, officers broke up several fights among juveniles while on scene.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2025
It is believed as many as eight males and females were in the home when the shooting began, and some where juveniles, officials said.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
The juveniles, all residents of Livermore, allegedly stole about $2,000 from a man exiting a casino.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Curfews for juveniles were changed and curfew centers were opened.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025
Four juveniles accused of shooting and killing a 16-year-old at a northeast Charlotte home in August were charged with first-degree murder, police said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Other proposals include lowering the age of juveniles who can be prosecuted as adults from 16 to 14 and allowing the president to appoint the city’s attorney general.
—Connor Greene, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for juveniles
Noun
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Her kids were at the celebration with flags and traditional Mexican shirts.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Sign up now and be one of the cool kids.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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During a tour of Windsor Castle, the Trumps laid a wreath on the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II during a service at the castle's chapel, then spoke with the children before taking a tour of the chapel.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Authorities say the act was premeditated and carried out in front of a crowd that included children, a factor that could carry serious sentencing implications.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The center became a beacon in Liberty City where many youths learned the fundamentals of dance, song and theater.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Apart concert are $25 for general admission, $20 for SDFH members and free for youths 17 and under.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Juveniles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/juveniles. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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