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teenager

[teen-ey-jer] / ˈtinˌeɪ dʒər /
NOUN
adolescent
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Antonyms
STRONGEST


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The teenager behind the kit is locked into “Driven to Tears,” the Police’s reggae-charged protest song, channeling its sharp, syncopated beats with controlled fury.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

British teenager Filip Nowacki claimed a dramatic gold in the men's 200m breaststroke final at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

One teenager was arrested on the night of the attack and a second was arrested on Wednesday afternoon.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

As well as Konate's departure, Liverpool's other centre-back options - Joe Gomez, new signing Jeremy Jacquet and Italian teenager Giovanni Leoni - are all continuing their recoveries from injury.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Lev Khariton, a Soviet master, then a teenager, remembered that a crowd gathered.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Back at the end of June, the two teenagers had gone to the beach on Venezuela's Caribbean coastline.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Austin is one of those rare teenagers who looks and acts like someone destined to reach the highest level possible because of his physical gifts and mental outlook.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

The two have similar origin stories as the sons of working-class immigrants — both even worked construction jobs to earn money as teenagers — but they have vastly different visions for California’s future.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

The firm subcontracted with another company for a social-media influencer campaign, targeting audiences between 12 and 18 as well as parents of teenagers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

I know she and Uncle Phil didn’t get along until they were teenagers.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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