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adolescents

NOUN
person in puberty, preadulthood
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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“It was such a rush because at that time people were once again re-invigorated by punk rock and Rikk and Frank’s version of the Adolescents and it was such an electric night,” Zavala said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025

Adolescents from more disadvantaged backgrounds, of white ethnicity, not living in the south of England consumed more grams of UPFs than their counterparts.

From Salon • Aug. 6, 2024

Adolescents these days live in a time of prosperity.

From Slate • Aug. 3, 2024

Adolescents get about two-thirds of their calorie intake from highly processed foods, a new study has concluded.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

Halfway across the room, Jonah could read the title: Adoptees on the Cusp of Their Teen Years . . . a Conference for Adolescents and Their Parents.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix



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