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someone who is between 13 and 19 years old
Their daughter is a teenager. The show is very popular among teenagers.
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Recent Examples of teenagers
Born in Gothenburg, Sweden, Lindberg came up in the city’s metal scene, trading tapes with fellow teenagers and designing the logo for Norwegian band Darkthrone.
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2025
Today, the Worth family home has been turned into a group home for disenfranchised teenagers and their counselors, caretakers and caregivers where Scary Farmers will visit on Halloween night.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Planned parental oversight features Beyond age detection, the ChatGPT parental controls arriving this month will reportedly allow parents to link their accounts with their teenagers' accounts (minimum age 13) through email invitations.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
The startup's safety updates come after the Federal Trade Commission recently launched an inquiry into several tech companies, including OpenAI, over how AI chatbots like ChatGPT potentially negatively affect children and teenagers.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
As millions of kids and teenagers began a new school year in August, their TV use predictably declined, which partly contributed to streaming’s small decline in viewing.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
For teenagers who will see these Emmy clips over the next few weeks on their phones, that may be the part that matters most.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The shooter's social media footprint fits into a new wave of online extremism and suggests he was involved in nihilistic violent extremist networks, which often aim to exploit children and teenagers and push them toward violence, experts told The Post.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Finally, there’s a notice looking for teenagers to appear at the hangout for $110 and 10 hours of work.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Sep. 2025
Today, the Worth family home has been turned into a group home for disenfranchised teenagers and their counselors, caretakers and caregivers where Scary Farmers will visit on Halloween night.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Planned parental oversight features Beyond age detection, the ChatGPT parental controls arriving this month will reportedly allow parents to link their accounts with their teenagers' accounts (minimum age 13) through email invitations.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Sep. 2025
The startup's safety updates come after the Federal Trade Commission recently launched an inquiry into several tech companies, including OpenAI, over how AI chatbots like ChatGPT potentially negatively affect children and teenagers.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
As millions of kids and teenagers began a new school year in August, their TV use predictably declined, which partly contributed to streaming’s small decline in viewing.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2025
For teenagers who will see these Emmy clips over the next few weeks on their phones, that may be the part that matters most.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The shooter's social media footprint fits into a new wave of online extremism and suggests he was involved in nihilistic violent extremist networks, which often aim to exploit children and teenagers and push them toward violence, experts told The Post.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Finally, there’s a notice looking for teenagers to appear at the hangout for $110 and 10 hours of work.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teenagers
Noun
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Volunteering and group activities in high school can help teens grow into kind, caring adults.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
19 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this summer, Prinstein and his colleagues at the APA put out a health advisory about AI and teens, urging AI companies to build guardrails for their platforms to protect adolescents.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As Remo Gerra, manager of Veneto Trattoria, recalled, Kirk would dine at the restaurant a few times a month, usually with Erika Kirk and their kids, or with some of his business associates.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The photo also speaks to Holton’s limited access at this point—the shot is taken right by the apartment’s entry and the kids are highly aware of this stranger and his camera.—
Qian Julie Wang,
New Yorker,
20 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
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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Those geared toward younger babies hold approximately 5 to 8 ounces, where sippy cups for toddlers can hold closer to 12 ounces.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Infants and toddlers younger than 2 years continue to have the highest hospitalization rates among children.—
Pia Pannaraj,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Teenagers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teenagers. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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