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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
While many gardeners choose to purchase young trees from nurseries, growing a cherry tree from its seed can be a rewarding experience.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Through behind-the-scenes glimpses of coral nurseries, reef restoration projects and marine life encounters, Hi-c hopes to introduce more people to an underwater world many never have the opportunity to see for themselves.
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Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The infant plants are sourced from local nurseries, and the planting itself is done by humans at this point.
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Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The paper notes that police sent officers to schools and nurseries where the artist’s children may have been in attendance.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
Look for this gardening gem at nurseries, home-and-garden centers, and big-box stores.
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Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Some of the galaxy's most spectacular stellar nurseries resemble giant cosmic wagon wheels, with spoke-like structures that scientists say were sculpted by shockwaves from stellar explosions and powerful stellar winds.
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Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
However, since clay is nutrient-rich, Jones recommends mixing it with ground soil found at retail nurseries.
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Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
Floodplains act like productive nurseries, providing a food-rich habitat where young fish can grow rapidly before migrating to the sea.
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Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Through behind-the-scenes glimpses of coral nurseries, reef restoration projects and marine life encounters, Hi-c hopes to introduce more people to an underwater world many never have the opportunity to see for themselves.
—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The infant plants are sourced from local nurseries, and the planting itself is done by humans at this point.
—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
The paper notes that police sent officers to schools and nurseries where the artist’s children may have been in attendance.
—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
Look for this gardening gem at nurseries, home-and-garden centers, and big-box stores.
—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Some of the galaxy's most spectacular stellar nurseries resemble giant cosmic wagon wheels, with spoke-like structures that scientists say were sculpted by shockwaves from stellar explosions and powerful stellar winds.
—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
However, since clay is nutrient-rich, Jones recommends mixing it with ground soil found at retail nurseries.
—
Yolanda Harris,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
Floodplains act like productive nurseries, providing a food-rich habitat where young fish can grow rapidly before migrating to the sea.
—
Eric Palkovacs,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nurseries
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Lahore is the capital of Pakistan’s most populous Punjab province, where many parents send their children to private tutoring centers in the afternoon and evening.
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Kennard could have provided a critical floor-spacing piece around Doncic, who thrives when surrounded by lob-catching centers, athletic wings and knockdown shooters.
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Those include oversight and funding of preschools, childcare centers, home visiting and early intervention programs.
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As in most preschools, the majority of Simmons’ teachers do not have college degrees.
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Southwestern Seminary continues to be one of the largest and best resourced seminaries among the 280 seminaries accredited by the Association of Theological Schools, Dockery said in his letter.
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The politically powerful ultra-Orthodox parties have won exemptions for their followers to forgo military service and instead study in religious seminaries, but those exemptions are under threat.
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Many native ants have single colonies with one queen, but Asian needle ants can live in supercolonies with multiple nests and multiple queens, sharing resources and moving between nests.
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Intervention isn't usually allowed at eagle nests, but since the problem clearly had a human cause, people got permission to step in.
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Although several players moved around as kids, their hometowns are concentrated in some American soccer hotbeds — especially in the Northeast.
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Microblogging and social networking platforms like Tumblr and MySpace became hotbeds for advice on disordered eating.
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Now the tomatoes are heirloom from hothouses, and unfortunately, my tomato slices were mushy.
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These hothouses draw an inexhaustible supply of idealistic pilgrims who’ve chosen to forego more stable and remunerative career paths in pursuit of the high-wire act that is a meaningful creative life.
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“Nurseries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nurseries. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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