teens

noun

Definition of teensnext
plural of teen
as in teenagers
someone who is between 13 and 19 years old

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Recent Examples of teens Bachmeier’s jersey number sticks out at a position in which almost everyone wears a number in the teens or single digits. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2026 Charles Schwab has joint brokerage accounts for teens and their parents. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026 Various medical groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, say children and teens should avoid energy drinks altogether. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 Both pre-teens, my kids are at slightly different stages in understanding how government and elections work. — Jeanette Senecal, Time, 3 Oct. 2026 Working to help raise her two sisters, Moore became politically active in her teens, and by 1920 was a follower of Marcus Garvey. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026 The movie follows a group of teens attempting to evade the notorious killer Michael Myers inside his childhood home in Haddonfield, where a producer (Banks) documents their every move for a live internet streaming show. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2026 In the first quarter of fiscal 2027, Hill said that Jordan Brand represented 13 percent of its global business, with revenue falling by mid-teens in the period. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 Barker suggested the box offices was also being impacted by a phenomenon set in motion by the pandemic and the rise of the platforms, which has resulted in audiences in their teens, 20s and 30s being exposed to wider cinema content. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teens
  1. teenagers
  2. kids
  3. youngsters
  4. juveniles
  5. youths
  6. children
Noun
  • The widespread use of arrests, tear gas and riot-control weapons against teenagers is fueling defiance and angering some parents and teachers.
    — NICOLAS GARRIGA, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The resort lends itself to rest and relaxation, but teenagers could certainly keep themselves busy with the endless activities on offer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of teenagers
Noun
  • In the winter months of 1973, kids were taking flashlights to the pitch-black bus stops in the morning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The former Panthers running back said youth sports give kids a platform to find belonging and purpose among their peers.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • That’s the journey, and process for all the Dolphins’ youngsters — first-, second- and some third-year players — on this year’s rebuilding team.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
  • One of the acts that made a big impression on the youngsters was the Allen Tolbert Unit, whose namesake would captivate them by buzzing up and down his guitar fretboard like a hummingbird in flight.
    — Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of youngsters
Noun
  • Nine adults and five juveniles were inside those houses at the time.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Russell also appeared to be recording both juveniles with his cellphone video during the exposure, the news release said.
    — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of juveniles
Noun
  • French youths have been demonstrating over poor conditions at school buildings, and analysts expect unrest to intensify after a teenager’s hand was blown off by a riot police sting grenade.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The group has asked conference leaders to pause the sponsorship and the NCAA to review energy drink marketing to youths in general, citing the deaths of three children including Davis, a 16-year-old from South Carolina.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of youths
Noun
  • Critics note the change would mean the sun rises an hour later on winter mornings, leaving more children traveling to school and commuters, construction workers, farmers and others heading to work before daylight.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • There’s his drop-dead gorgeous spouse, a huge welcoming home, darling children, and a pillar-of-the-community job that gives him a clean conscience.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Teens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/teens. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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