as in preschools
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
one of the first cities to establish crèches so that poor women with children could work outside of the home
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Recent Examples of crèches
There will be hundreds of creches (nativity displays) from around the world, a live nativity with live animals and refreshments.
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Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crèches
Noun
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So, how much of my quarter goes to K-12 and preschools?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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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
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The University of Geneva researcher also explained why direct collapse black holes and their nurseries aren't found in the local, modern-day universe, saying that the conditions needed include a lack of elements heavier than hydrogen and helium.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In desperate situations, the nurseries spray chemical insecticides twice a week.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Crèches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cr%C3%A8ches. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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