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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
At many nurseries, this is a great time to find cost-effective bare-root plants as well as fruit trees and roses.
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the team reforested, replanting 5,000 endemic trees and a nursery of rare plants.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
It was first spotted in California at a nursery in Napa County in 2021 and then out in the wild in Sonoma County in 2023, according to that state's Department of Food and Agriculture.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Garden staff and volunteers collected hundreds of thousands of seeds from the upper Guadalupe watershed, and the garden and partner nurseries are now growing seedlings, with plans for the first plantings along the river next fall.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the team reforested, replanting 5,000 endemic trees and a nursery of rare plants.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
It was first spotted in California at a nursery in Napa County in 2021 and then out in the wild in Sonoma County in 2023, according to that state's Department of Food and Agriculture.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Garden staff and volunteers collected hundreds of thousands of seeds from the upper Guadalupe watershed, and the garden and partner nurseries are now growing seedlings, with plans for the first plantings along the river next fall.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nursery
Noun
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Downstairs, meanwhile, the finished basement could become a rec room, billiards room, or fitness center, with a large brick fireplace heating up the space.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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At the center are three siblings bound by the legacy their mother built and the unfinished business their father left behind.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The national institute outlines 10 quality benchmarks for preschools, related to teacher training, class size and curriculum.—
Moriah Balingit,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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House Bill 2 expanded pre-K eligibility to children of classroom teachers and required a minimum percentage of state funding to go to child care providers that partner with school districts to provide preschool.—
Lina Ruiz
April 23,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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If the swarm enters your home or other structure such as a shed, contact a professional pest control or beekeeper immediately to eliminate the nest.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, this year is shaping up to be impressive as well, with 13 nests so far.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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Orthodox schools, a figure that does not include haredi Orthodox teenagers studying in yeshivot and seminaries not included in government data.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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According to the letter, the inspectors will recommend removing sanctions put in place in response to an audit of the seminary’s finances.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Some are particularly concerned about California, long a hothouse for extremist groups.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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What unspools is a torrent of misunderstandings, miscommunications, and hothouse conflict.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Nursery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nursery. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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