Synonyms of pre-Knext

Examples of pre-K in a Sentence

attends pre-K
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The House Common Education Committee on Wednesday passed another bill from Hilbert that would prohibit uncertified adjunct instructors from teaching core subjects — math, reading, science or social studies — to children in pre-K through fourth grade. Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 20 Feb. 2026 This step includes canceling the student picture day scheduled for Thursday at Hilbert Elementary, a school in Wayne County's Redford Township that enrolls students pre-K through grade 6. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026 De Zavala has an enrollment of about 270 students in pre-K through fifth grade, according to 2024-25 state data. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Feb. 2026 Chalkbeat reported that pre-K teachers planned to hold a rally at city hall on Thursday to demand increases in wages. Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pre-K

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First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pre-K was in 1977

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“Pre-K.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pre-K. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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