adult
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
"These findings suggest that releasing subadult and adult captive-reared crocodiles can be a viable strategy to strengthen wild populations," Associate Professor Somaweera said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
James claimed he was handling the case of Monk’s incarcerated adult child.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Even as an adult, I was not fully settled into a point of view until my 40s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Part of this work - due to report back next year - will "discuss alternative models that could be considered in future to deliver a fair and affordable adult care system".
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
“Even as an adult, he seemed haunted by that place.”
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
A systematic review published in August 2026 examined 23 randomized trials of sucralose and cardiometabolic outcomes in healthy adults.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
Barbu married a Romanian woman, Maria, in 2004 and had twins, who are now adults.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
In a randomized study published in Nature Metabolism in March 2025, 75 young adults consumed drinks containing sucralose, an equally sweet amount of sugar, or water on separate visits.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 14, 2026
They regard themselves as the DSA’s adults, with cocktail parties that feature elected officials and networking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
I overheard her telling one of the other adults.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
Vocabulary lists containing adult
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Growth, Development and Reproduction of Organisms - Middle School
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Growth, Development and Reproduction of Organisms - Introductory
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
