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adults

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


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Studies indicate that regular tea drinkers experience a reduced prevalence of cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, particularly in older adults.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Now, about 60% of U.S. adults say they favor adding more nuclear power plants, according to a Pew Research Center survey last year, up from 43% in 2020.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

“With work requirements, it’s all the more important that vulnerable older adults be supported with training,” Porcelli said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The goal is to prevent or slow the progression of conditions that may ultimately lead to heart attacks and strokes, which are becoming more common in younger adults.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

If there was one thing he was sure of, it was that adults did not like it when kids told the truth, because it always sounded like a made-up story.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova



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