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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
Tidal marshes are crucial nurseries for young Chinook salmon and a focal point for efforts to bring these fish back from the brink of extinction.
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John Ryan, NPR, 3 May 2026
Or better yet, find a native plant nursery with specimens grown from über-local seeds.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
Furthermore, it is never sold in nurseries except as a gift plant.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The family contributed its own layers, and the list is long and personal, including the piano, chairs in the living room and nursery and a needlepoint rug in the primary bedroom.
—Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
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John Ryan, NPR, 3 May 2026
Or better yet, find a native plant nursery with specimens grown from über-local seeds.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
Furthermore, it is never sold in nurseries except as a gift plant.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
The family contributed its own layers, and the list is long and personal, including the piano, chairs in the living room and nursery and a needlepoint rug in the primary bedroom.
—Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nursery
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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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Last month, the former President joined New York City’s mayor, Zohran Mamdani, on a visit to a preschool in the Bronx.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Overall, enrollment between the three preschools was at 40% of capacity, according to data from a presentation to the school board.—
Graham Womack
May 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 May 2026
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How To Get Rid Of Paper Wasps If a nest is located in a natural area away from your outdoor living spaces, there’s no reason to remove it because paper wasps are predators of many garden pests.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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The bald eagle family lives in a nest in Big Bear Valley, about 92 miles from Los Angeles.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
1 May 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 7 May. 2026.
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