Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preteen-agers
Noun
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Three teenagers are accused of fatally shooting a 20-year-old Detroit man on the city's west side Monday night, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026 -
The flip-flopping of hearts is on par with the teenagers’ journey at boarding school.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What began as a way to embellish college entrance applications has become a gratifying life experience for the teens as well as the elementary school students.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sure, children could gravitate toward the cartoonish animation style and colourful action on screen, but the show was always geared toward teens and adults who grew up on the macabre and cynical sensibilities of Tim Burton and horror comedies of the '80s and '90s.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Their kids have their own favorites.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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So here's a guide to picking out the best, age-appropriate books kids will actually read.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Miss Ira Jarrell asked motorists to remember that the youngsters will be playing throughout the city and caution should be taken by all drivers.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The kids' menu is tempting for adults and youngsters alike, and if in doubt, a ride in the golf carts that come with each villa will be more than enough to keep everyone entertained.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Investigators determined the incident was isolated between the two juveniles, who knew each other and attended the same school.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The arrests included 66 adults and eight juveniles, the Los Angeles Police Department said.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The fenestrated containers can be planted with succulents like hens and chicks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Viewers can watch the couple care for their chicks from multiple angles via two different livestreams on the website.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These buds are powerful enough to block out the roar of a plane engine with active noise cancellation that actually adjusts itself based on the seal in your ear.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Late-season pruning and deadheading can expose the plants to winter damage and remove the buds needed for next year’s blooms.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Young Patriots have been organizing white youths and community people around similar issues as YLO has and are working a few blocks north of Lincoln Park.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Guard has separately launched a recruitment drive targeting youths, seeking children as young as 12 to guard security checkpoints, carry out patrols, tend to the wounded, and perform other supporting tasks.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Preteen-agers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preteen-agers. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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