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urchins

NOUN

mischievous youngster

Synonyms

STRONG

brat cub gamin imp punk pup ragamuffin waif

WEAK

juvenile delinquent

Example Sentences

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The free, donation-based marine educational center is home to swell sharks, sea urchins, jellyfish and more that will leave visitors of any age in awe.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

"In the supermarket, you find luxury products, sea urchins or Dom Perignon champagne, and vegetables have become extremely expensive," pushing some people to do their shopping in a neighbouring town.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Crinoids are part of the phylum Echinodermata which also boasts sea urchins and sea cucumbers.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Sea urchins play a crucial role in the ocean, acting as ecosystem engineers much like large grazers on land.

From Science Daily • Dec. 12, 2025

The street is empty but for a band of urchins crouching over some small treasure, and they scatter at our approach.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir