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Recent Examples of tween
He’s been asked to take custody following the death of Arlo’s mother, making this something of a Baby Boom situation, albeit with a tween rather than an infant.
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Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
In the summer of 2000, four tween friends formed a band called X-Cetra and burned an album onto a few CDs.
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Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
More than two decades later, the tween magazines may have dwindled, but prom-goers are still shopping in-store.
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Camilia Fateh,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
Adora is the author of an unexpected bestseller of ancient Greek works in translation, and works as a personal tutor to the tween boys of an ultra-wealthy New York couple.
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John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
In the summer of 2000, four tween friends formed a band called X-Cetra and burned an album onto a few CDs.
—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
More than two decades later, the tween magazines may have dwindled, but prom-goers are still shopping in-store.
—
Camilia Fateh,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
Adora is the author of an unexpected bestseller of ancient Greek works in translation, and works as a personal tutor to the tween boys of an ultra-wealthy New York couple.
—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tween
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While teenagers have always looked to older peers for inspiration, social media has accelerated and amplified this process.
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Cotter’s colleagues and students follow the national team closely, while Premier League clubs are popular among teenagers.
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Neither bride nor groom have kids from previous relationships out of wedlock.
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Jake’s analysis found that the UK’s intervention may run all summer, with media plurality issues around news plus kids’ channels portfolios in the spotlight.
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Despite being a high achiever, Veena Dinavahi struggled with anxiety and depression as an adolescent.
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These provisions also do not guarantee that an adolescent will be granted an exception.
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Meanwhile, Antonelli will be keen to keep a cool head and stay out of unnecessary trouble, and despite coming off two straight winless outings, the Italian youngster certainly has the pace needed to get the job done.
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Philippe Vorbe, one of the last surviving members of Haiti’s 1974 World Cup team, first met Joe Gaetjens as a youngster.
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The penalties may be increased if violators have a prior criminal history and apply to both adults and juveniles.
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The three remaining male juveniles were arrested in Los Angeles.
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Flesh wounds, fetid moppets, breastmilk-leaking nipples, and sudden gushes of blood make for a Monty Python-style of ribald humor that will alienate and enchant in equal measure.
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Ben Lewis Doherty, playing a boy named Sam whose life is upended by Robbie, is the show’s greatest innocent, a softhearted moppet who warns deer to be careful when crossing the street.
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Kylie also explains her decision to leave her kiddos at home in Philadelphia.
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But younger kiddos may just want to play in the water without getting knocked around by the waves.
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For example, this inflatable kiddie pool and activity center is almost $40 off!
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Nina and Cody, ecstatic about visiting their neighborhood splash pad, run through fountains and hop in kiddie pools, but protagonist JJ is a bit more skeptical.
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“Tween.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tween. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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