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adults

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


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During this time, eligible adults can switch from traditional Medicare to a private Medicare Advantage plan, change from one Medicare Advantage plan to another, and join or change a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026

The participants also represented a relatively narrow population of adults with prediabetes and overweight or obesity, meaning the findings may not apply equally to people with different health conditions or dietary habits.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

One in five American adults has had an intimate encounter with AI, according to an MIT study, increasing the risk that some users believe AI is conscious and advocating for rights or moral status.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

Cottolengo Don Orione is almost like a small town with its winding streets, central square and 16 homes for 410 adults, many of whom require permanent care.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

Dad says that “sometimes adults make decisions that they think are for the best, but they’re not.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas


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