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adult

[uh-duhlt, ad-uhlt] / əˈdʌlt, ˈæd ʌlt /
ADJECTIVE
being mature, fully grown
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NOUN
a mature, fully grown person
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
grownup
WEAK
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Eight existing prisons have been tasked with preparing special sections for children, where they will be kept separate from adult inmates.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

People who consider themselves prepared should guarantee that their adult children know where their important end-of-life files are, Zuckerman said — but that’s likely not the case.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Though Anthony was 17 at the time of the murder on 2 April 2025, under Texas law he was able to be charged as an adult.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

These days, though still a ratings success in relative terms, “60 Minutes” averages about nine million viewers, or 3% of the adult population.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

It feels like a lot of pressure to read the story Dad’s wanted to tell for his entire adult life.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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