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adults

NOUN
a mature, fully grown person
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
grownup
WEAK
Antonyms


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With as many as one in eight American adults taking the pills or injectables now, big employers from Cigna to PricewaterhouseCoopers are dropping coverage of so-called GLP-1s in droves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The nonprofit using the funds gathered by Kars4Kids has also previously used the donations for a matchmaking program for Jewish young adults and to purchase a $16.5 million building in Israel.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Many older adults eat too little protein or avoid protein-rich foods such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy, beans or lentils.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Half of U.S. adults say the increased use of AI in daily life makes them feel more concerned than excited, according to a 2025 survey from Pew Research Center External link.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Cat kept an eye on the adults to see how they were reacting.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn



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