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Recent Examples of preteen
Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Dec. 2024
While adult women may understand clearly the need for self-examination and regular mammograms, the Pink Jet’s striking hot magenta-and-bubblegum paint scheme connects with an equally important segment—girls in their elementary and preteen years.
—Julie Boatman, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Deaths reported in quiet area, neighbor says The man, woman and two preteens were found at a new luxury apartment complex that’s pretty quiet, television station KGO-TV reported.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Imogene, the preteen leader of the clan, stages a coup by getting cast as Jesus’ mother.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Dec. 2024
While adult women may understand clearly the need for self-examination and regular mammograms, the Pink Jet’s striking hot magenta-and-bubblegum paint scheme connects with an equally important segment—girls in their elementary and preteen years.
—Julie Boatman, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
In addition to holding a vigil on Saturday, neighbors are showing their love and support after the preteen's death by lighting candles for eleven consecutive days, per WROC-TV.
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Deaths reported in quiet area, neighbor says The man, woman and two preteens were found at a new luxury apartment complex that’s pretty quiet, television station KGO-TV reported.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preteen
Adjective
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Clarkson’s cargo pants are taking me right back to my teenage years and giving tons of practical yet fashion-forward style inspo.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Lululemon Align Cropped Cami Tank Light Support, A/B Cup $68 $29 at Lululemon Like the support tank top of my millennial mom youth, cropped tanks are a staple in my teenage daughters' wardrobes.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
15 Feb. 2025
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Because of her iconic teen stardom, Ringwald originally struggled to transition into more adult roles.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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And after being released from a mental health facility, adult Lottie turns up on Shauna’s (Melanie Lynskey) doorstep in search of a place to stay, causing a rift in her already fractured relationship with teen daughter Callie (Sarah Desjardins).—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Yet the character genuinely loves his family, including younger siblings Piper (Sarah Catherine Hook), a college student, and teenager Lochlan (Sam Nivola).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The teenager, who is heading to play golf competitively at the University of Miami, wore the company’s Luxe Lounge mid-weight quarter-zip pull over.—
Mikelle Street,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And fellow young Republicans are celebrating having one of their own join the executive branch for the first time.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Zendaya said in a podcast interview in October that the season will feature a time jump that moves the show’s younger characters out of high school.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While most parents of tweens have surrendered to the inevitability of smartphones, Curry’s taking a different approach with her almost-13-year-old.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 Feb. 2025
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Starring Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, Ben Whishaw, Julie Walter, Jim Broadbent and Carla Tous, Paddington in Peru will appeal to kids and tweens who enjoy adventure, with a mix of geography, maps, tales of treasures, the sea, and a bit of mystery.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, the rapper has had a complicated history that involves communicating with underage girls, including Billie Eilish, Bella Harris, and of course, Millie Bobby Brown.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2025
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In it, Lamar accuses Drake of being attracted to underage girls.—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Scammers — with access to kids’ names and school information — are tricking parents into paying for bogus SAT and ACT prep materials.—
Jan Diaz,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Vaccinating infants and young children is widely recommended as a way to prevent kids from being exposed to life-threatening diseases like measles and to protect other children in school.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The move swept up many resources on the CDC website, ranging from data on adolescent health and infectious disease to clinical guidelines on reproductive care and HIV.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2025
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Dawn Bounds, PhD, an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Irvine Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing, specializes in social media and adolescent mental health.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Preteen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preteen. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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