as in teenagers
someone who is between 13 and 19 years old
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Recent Examples of teens
The three-time Latin Grammy nominee began her music career in her teens.
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Not enough calories, wrong nutrients Although generative AI platforms are widely used by teens, researchers –– and the public –– still don’t know a lot about the kinds of information teens are getting from AI.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Three of the teens were rescued.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The assault on the Green Line happened a few weeks after a man was allegedly pushed into a moving train at Back Bay Station by a group of teens.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
Not enough calories, wrong nutrients Although generative AI platforms are widely used by teens, researchers –– and the public –– still don’t know a lot about the kinds of information teens are getting from AI.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
Three of the teens were rescued.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The assault on the Green Line happened a few weeks after a man was allegedly pushed into a moving train at Back Bay Station by a group of teens.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for teens
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Police later said four teenagers had been detained in a car near another synagogue in Rotterdam.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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More than half of teenagers are using the technology for schoolwork, a Pew Research Center report released last month found.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Rosenthal believes stories about kids feeling nervous or afraid to try new things connect with both children and adults.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Their potential — with the right education, nurtured by parents who are determined to give their kids a shot at the American dream — is just as limitless as any other student in this nation’s public schools.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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These are often one family, two families, max, with ten or fifteen youngsters.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Allen and Moore both get upgrades, while Bears youngsters Luther Burden, Colston Loveland and Rome Odunze get room to work.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Authorities in South Fulton are investigating a shooting near the 4200 block of Fortune Point that has left two juveniles dead.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Podgorski said the juveniles who were arrested, ages 15 and 16, each face charges of first-degree robbery, conspiracy to commit first-degree robbery, stealing a firearm and conspiracy to steal a firearm.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2026
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Three teenagers have also been charged in the shooting, including a 15-year-old who, in July 2024, was ordered to serve a term at a state facility for youths after admitting to the charges of unlawful use of a weapon and knowingly discharging or firing a firearm at a person.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The garden and culinary programs provide hands-on learning, vocational training and a therapeutic space for youths.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Rosenthal believes stories about kids feeling nervous or afraid to try new things connect with both children and adults.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The organization is working with the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance as well as Soccer Gear for Zambia so children locally and overseas benefit from the donations.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Teens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teens. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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