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also premie
as in newborn
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Recent Examples of preemie
These are especially important features to parents of preemies or babies with other health concerns.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
How Much Will Sensory Soothe Car Seats Cost? Car seats with Sensory Soothe are suitable for preemies and infants between 3 and 30 pounds, start shipping in mid-February and will be available at online retailers including Babylist, Amazon, Target and Walmart.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Anna Grace’s brother, Tatum, was born a micro preemie, at just 1 lb., 5 oz.
—Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Offerings include girls’ and boys’ pieces ranging in size from preemie and newborn to toddler, in addition to mommy-and-me matching pajamas and loungewear for adults: sweatshirts, sweatpants, tank tops and PJ sets (for both women and men).
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preemie
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The brother leaves the nameless infant in the woods to die, but tells his sister that the newborn died of natural causes and had to be buried.—
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In the next few weeks, zoo-goers can see the newborn in the Asian Plains habitat, zookeepers said.—
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Olivia was the most popular girls name for the second year in a row, assigned to 231 infants.—
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But a 2017 study found that even infants can distinguish between words in different languages.—
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Whale shark neonates, like other shark species, do not receive any parental care after birth.—
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Most sightings of whale shark neonates come from accidental encounters — fisheries bycatch, strandings, or occasional lucky observations by divers or fishers.—
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Changing buying habits Aeri Schwartz, a mother who comes to the store with her toddler once every few months, looked at a toy fire truck that cost $20.—
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Half of all counties in Oregon, for example, qualify as child-care deserts for preschoolers, and thirty-five out of thirty-six counties in the state are child-care deserts for infants and toddlers, according to research out of Oregon State University.—
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For Stowell, his wife and three kids, including his son who was younger than 10, entrance to Hollywood Studios cost $974.—
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The rooms were basic, and the few guests were scrappy club kids taking a break from Ibiza to work on their tans.—
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Family welcomes arrival of new baby Evie 'The Bear' Season 4 cast Jeremy Allen White returns as head chef Carmy, a role that has won him two consecutive Emmys for.—
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These trucks carried flour, baby food, and medicine into the strip, according to UN Secretary-General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.—
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While recording a commercial focused on hopes for one’s children, the script struck a personal chord.—
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Volunteers of all ages will come together to fill backpacks with school supplies for Palm Beach County children at Title 1 schools.—
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Salting the Tomatoes for Sandwiches Tomato sandwiches are a staple lunch at grandma’s during summertime, and bored kiddos tend to love chipping in.—
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Besides local vendors, bring the kiddos for the bounce house, petting zoo and live music. 🐢 Roxborough's Spring Fest returns to Ridge Avenue on Saturday from 11am-6pm.—
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“Preemie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preemie. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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