TEENS Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

teens

noun

Definition of teens

plural of teen

as in teenagers

someone who is between 13 and 19 years old

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Recent Examples of teens Primetime will trace the origins of Hansen’s famed series To Catch a Predator, the wildly popular program that exposed alleged pedophiles by using hidden cameras to capture adults trying to meet underage teens in online chat rooms. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026 Decoys posing as young teens lured the men to sting locations, mostly set up at private homes in quiet communities. — Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Barely out of her teens, the Black and Anishinaabe sculptor had already weathered racial prejudice, false accusations and the abrupt end of her education at Oberlin College. — Andrew Alexander, AJC.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The other two teens were charged with second-degree reckless endangerment, second-degree threatening and second-degree breach of peace. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 The temperature was in the teens, and the streets were banked with ice. — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026 Even legal devices used by some teens can reach speeds of up to 28 mph. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Meta agreed to impose changes including a default two-hour daily time limit for teens across Facebook and Instagram, muted notifications during school hours, and enhanced parental controls, with more updates potentially on the horizon. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 Taken into custody in an unrelated incident Friday in Atherton, the teens were also arrested on suspicion of assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for teens

Noun

Other areas of concern are the library system's self-check-out kiosks, instances in which minor teenagers handle materials while working or volunteering at a branch, and platforms for loaning electronic materials, Adams said.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
The youth center has been a community staple for decades where children and teenagers turned for academic support and recreation.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of teenagers

Noun

In the center of town, check out Inquiring Minds Bookstore for used and new books with a great kids’ section or Enoki for an eclectic mix of Asian pantry items and vintage clothing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, Sky had a plan for Bake Off that would involve ditching spin-off series, including the professionals and kids’ versions.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of kids

Noun

In 2023, youngsters between the ages of 9 and 12 averaged six hours a day excluding school.

— Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
He was involved with NASA and the Optimus Prime Spinoff Award, which is presented each year to youngsters studying space, science, technology and math.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of youngsters

Noun

Police have linked juveniles to about 60% of carjackings in the district as of 2025, NBC4 Washington reported.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026
This image captures two juveniles peering from their father’s mouth, revealing the specialized mouthbrooding strategy that helps this species increase the survival of its young.

— Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of juveniles

Noun

Not necessarily as little leaguers, but as bright-eyed youths fantasizing about one day wearing a big-league uniform, competing in major league stadiums and making their living by playing this children’s game as adults.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 25 Aug. 2026
The existing youths are committing fewer crimes and engaging less in risk-taking behaviors.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of youths

Noun

At the same time, the house next door to us was sold to a family with six children, ranging in age from newborn to 10 years old.

— R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
During an appearance on Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes‘ podcast SmartLess earlier this month, Bullock opened up about the 2023 death of her partner, Bryan Randall, and how that affected her children.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

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