- plural of adult.
adults
Example Sentences
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GP Paul Evans works in Gateshead, an area he says has a "massive", longstanding problem with weight, and where more than a third of adults are classed as obese, external.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
A recent study estimated, external 1.6 million adults in England, Wales and Scotland used weight-loss drugs in 2024-25, most buying them privately, and the North East has the highest adult obesity rates in England.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
About 14% of Hispanic adults aged 65 or older have Alzheimer's, compared with 10% of non-Hispanic white older adults.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
Meta argues it implemented measures to protect young users from predators, such as restricting direct messages from adults.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
When adults say Let me think on that, it usually means no.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
