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as in center
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 preschool
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 nursery
Gun violence and ownership are not uncommon in Thailand, where a former police officer killed 36 people, including 22 children, in a gun-and-knife attack at a nursery in the country’s east in 2022.
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Reuters, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
The paint on the nursery’s charming mural of illustrations by Sammy Hauschild was dry.
—Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
This comparison reveals that the early solar system hosted diverse chemical nurseries.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Look for a specialized local nursery specializing in tropical species.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
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Reuters, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
The paint on the nursery’s charming mural of illustrations by Sammy Hauschild was dry.
—Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 11 Feb. 2026
This comparison reveals that the early solar system hosted diverse chemical nurseries.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Look for a specialized local nursery specializing in tropical species.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nursery
Noun
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The Knicks were only without McBride, and Detroit was missing two key rotation pieces in centers Isaiah Stewart and Duren due to suspension.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the footage and images released by the FBI, the suspect appears to have a gun holstered near the center of his waist – an unusual position – and is seen wearing a backpack with reflective straps.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Martin helps drop her grandkids up at preschool and pick them up, is available for babysitting in the evening, and can cover if their parents need to go on vacation.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The preschool also offers a Summer Fun Club program running from mid-June through early August, with flexible weekly enrollment and half-day dismissal options.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2026
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For much of its 139-year history, NIH has been a quiet, nonpartisan nest for scientific breakthroughs, helping fund research that has led to the development of HIV treatments, Covid vaccines and cancer drugs.—
Aria Bendix,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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Set an artificial bird or two on the nest’s edge.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Just three courses short of finishing his studies at the seminary, Jackson dropped out to pursue a full-time career in civil rights.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2026
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He was later awarded a Master of Divinity degree in 2000 from the seminary, based on his life's work and experience.—
Zoe Christen Jones,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 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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The film, a claustrophobic chamber drama, peered at several bitterly unhappy characters through a hothouse palette of aquarium blues and darkroom reds.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Nursery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nursery. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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