as in nurseries
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
children excited about starting preschool
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Recent Examples of preschools
Tuition to attend preschools in Texas is, in many cases, more expensive than attending a four-year university.
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Jess Huff, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
In most preschools, children are separated by age.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The state’s public preschools, public colleges and universities have not been adversely impacted by the state’s support for students in private settings.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
The center also runs its own preschools, some of them state-subsidized, and maintains a waitlist for low-income families waiting for subsidized care.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
So, how much of my quarter goes to K-12 and preschools?
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
We are not shielded from these stories — we are taught them in our Jewish preschools and reminded of them in Hebrew school.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
That money goes to day cares and preschools to help offset the costs of tuition for low-income, working families.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Then firebombing synagogues, preschools, people’s homes, people’s cars.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Jess Huff, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
In most preschools, children are separated by age.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
The state’s public preschools, public colleges and universities have not been adversely impacted by the state’s support for students in private settings.
—Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
The center also runs its own preschools, some of them state-subsidized, and maintains a waitlist for low-income families waiting for subsidized care.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
So, how much of my quarter goes to K-12 and preschools?
—CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
We are not shielded from these stories — we are taught them in our Jewish preschools and reminded of them in Hebrew school.
—Jessica Tzikas, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
That money goes to day cares and preschools to help offset the costs of tuition for low-income, working families.
—Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Then firebombing synagogues, preschools, people’s homes, people’s cars.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 21 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preschools
nurseries
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Adding the right fertilizer to your soil can make a major difference in growth and root strength—and garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, and plant nurseries are great places to buy unwanted bags for less.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
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Though big-box plant stores and global retailers have threatened to price out small nurseries in the area, Johnson said Talini’s serves a niche purpose for gardeners that has helped protect it.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Preschools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preschools. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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