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adults

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


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Two-thirds of adults play videogames one or more hours a week, according to an industry survey out last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Researchers from Monash University, the University of São Paulo, and Deakin University analyzed dietary and cognitive data from more than 2,100 middle-aged and older Australian adults who did not have dementia.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Medicaid will also implement similar stricter work rules for more older adults.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The analysis brought together evidence from 59 systematic reviews covering more than 50 acute pain conditions affecting both children and adults.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

According to the adults, Josie basically was an imaginary friend.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix



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