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young

[yuhng] / yʌŋ /


NOUN
animate beings that are not mature
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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When the team disabled genes involved in phosphatidylcholine production in young worms, the mitochondria quickly began to resemble those typically seen in much older animals.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Opponents include tech companies and some civil-liberties groups, who say there isn’t enough evidence to blame social media for mental illnesses among young people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Are you a parent, teacher or young person with a view or question about social media bans?

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The health insurance impact on young workers from AI disruption is likely to lag labor market trends.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

I realized how very old and decrepit I must look to this young person.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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