as in nursery
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
children excited about starting preschool
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Recent Examples of preschool
Universal preschool and child care supports parents’ ability to work, especially women.
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Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Jeff picked Thai up at preschool that afternoon, and their family never went home.
—Zayd Ayers Dohrn, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
Universal preschool and child care supports parents’ ability to work, especially women.
—Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Tuition to attend preschools in Texas is, in many cases, more expensive than attending a four-year university.
—Jess Huff, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Jeff picked Thai up at preschool that afternoon, and their family never went home.
—Zayd Ayers Dohrn, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
Universal preschool and child care supports parents’ ability to work, especially women.
—Abby McCloskey, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2026
Tuition to attend preschools in Texas is, in many cases, more expensive than attending a four-year university.
—Jess Huff, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preschool
nursery
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The tourist attraction in Cleveland, Georgia, offers free tours of the nursery and cabbage patch.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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It is found growing at elevations from sea level to 5,000 feet but is infrequently encountered in the nursery trade.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Preschool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preschool. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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