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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
That interest has fueled attention around cognitive training and digital brain exercises for children and teenagers.
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Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
At a quiet soccer field Friday evening in south Sacramento, the family and friends of the two girls killed in the deadly Sunday morning crash near Rancho Murieta gathered to mourn the teenagers.
—Reeti Malhotra
may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
This is one of the ways extremism develops broadly, especially for teenagers, online.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Robert Eugene Brashers was responsible for the brutal rape and murders of teenagers Amy Ayers, Eliza Thomas and sisters Jennifer Harbison and Sarah Harbison.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 23 May 2026
Chopper 2 Police said both teenagers had injuries consistent with falling from an elevated level.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Authorities have not said who owned the weapons the teenagers used in the attack.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
They were inspired to form a duo as teenagers after seeing local group the Crash Crew manage to release a record, prompting Base to buy a microphone and E-Z Rock to get a mixer and turntables.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Two days later, the teenagers returned and threw raw eggs at Miceli's home.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
At a quiet soccer field Friday evening in south Sacramento, the family and friends of the two girls killed in the deadly Sunday morning crash near Rancho Murieta gathered to mourn the teenagers.
—Reeti Malhotra
may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
This is one of the ways extremism develops broadly, especially for teenagers, online.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Robert Eugene Brashers was responsible for the brutal rape and murders of teenagers Amy Ayers, Eliza Thomas and sisters Jennifer Harbison and Sarah Harbison.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 23 May 2026
Chopper 2 Police said both teenagers had injuries consistent with falling from an elevated level.
—Mahsa Saeidi, CBS News, 23 May 2026
Authorities have not said who owned the weapons the teenagers used in the attack.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
They were inspired to form a duo as teenagers after seeing local group the Crash Crew manage to release a record, prompting Base to buy a microphone and E-Z Rock to get a mixer and turntables.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
Two days later, the teenagers returned and threw raw eggs at Miceli's home.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teenagers
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About eight teens could be seen throwing punches and hurling restaurant furniture at one another as innocent bystanders huddled for safety in a corner of the establishment.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The plaintiffs are two transgender teens and their parents, who are all identified by pseudonyms in court filings.—
Matthew Kelly
May 19,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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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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DJs and live music carry through the day, with a classic car show, a Hair and Fashion Show, and kids’ areas with games, inflatables, and pony rides scattered throughout.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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Holly Robinson Peete reads her book My Brother Charlie to youths from Dodgers Dreamteam, Miracle League Los Angeles, on May 9 in Los Angeles.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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As of November, veterans and current or former foster youths aged 18-24 were no longer exempt.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The comments came two weeks after the House rejected DeSantis’ push to pass bills to expand vaccine exemptions for children entering public schools and to install consumer-friendly regulations on artificial intelligence products and companies.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The many Luderer family members (Brian has four children and Matt has six daughters) have united to keep the faith.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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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
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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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“Teenagers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teenagers. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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