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as in centers
a place or environment that favors the development of something
ancient Greece is often cited as the nursery of democracy
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as in preschools
a school for children who are generally less than five years old
are asking parents not to bring their children to the nursery if they have the flu virus
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Recent Examples of nurseries
Joseph, who has worked in plant nurseries for five years, spoke in Creole about the toll that the job has taken on his health.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
This one is sold in better nurseries and through online sources.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
This comparison reveals that the early solar system hosted diverse chemical nurseries.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
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
Soon to be seedlings The garden team has planted some of the seeds themselves, and distributed others to about a dozen partner nurseries to start growing the seedlings.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Jan. 2026
Taking Care Of Macaws Solves Problems For Communities Another model is training communities to operate native plant nurseries.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Some nurseries, including Tillery Street, sell a frost cloth called a Planket that has a rope fastening at the bottom, but regular sheets and blankets work just as well.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Many grow from 5 to 10 feet tall and can be found at some local nurseries.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2026
This one is sold in better nurseries and through online sources.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Feb. 2026
This comparison reveals that the early solar system hosted diverse chemical nurseries.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
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
Soon to be seedlings The garden team has planted some of the seeds themselves, and distributed others to about a dozen partner nurseries to start growing the seedlings.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Jan. 2026
Taking Care Of Macaws Solves Problems For Communities Another model is training communities to operate native plant nurseries.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Some nurseries, including Tillery Street, sell a frost cloth called a Planket that has a rope fastening at the bottom, but regular sheets and blankets work just as well.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Many grow from 5 to 10 feet tall and can be found at some local nurseries.
—Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurseries
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Many of the types found at garden centers boast big blooms in pinks, whites, and purples.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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But if the technology takes off and moves beyond experience centers, will users remain within safe boundaries?—
Kendall Hunter,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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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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Shia Islam’s clerical structure has historically been decentralized, with different ayatollahs, seminaries, and religious networks operating with considerable autonomy.—
Narges Bajoghli,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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At the heart of the unrest is a long-standing exemption that allows ultra-Orthodox men who study full-time in religious seminaries to avoid military service — a policy that many Israelis view as deeply unfair.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Missouri had more than 600 active bald eagle nests, according to the Missouri Department of Conservation.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, if humans on the beach disturb or damage the bird’s habitat, adult plovers will abandon their nests for long periods of time, endangering the unhatched chicks, the bird alliance said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Those places aren’t exactly hotbeds for future big leaguers.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some scientific disciplines have become hotbeds for slop.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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Now the tomatoes are heirloom from hothouses, and unfortunately, my tomato slices were mushy.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Nurseries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurseries. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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