PREEMIE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

preemie

noun

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Definition of preemie

as in newborn

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Recent Examples of preemie Like many parents of preemies, we were thrust into a world of daily highs and lows. — Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 When Kirstie Rickert’s daughter was born a preemie two years ago, diaper rashes were a major and relentless struggle. — Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 In a 2015 email, when Mead Johnson was considering supplying some of its formula to a researcher for a study, a company neonatologist expressed concern that the results could be spun to make the preemie product look unsafe. — David Hilzenrath, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 Born a micro preemie at under 26 weeks, little Alistair was also at very high risk for severe disease from other germs, including respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). — Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for preemie

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Noun

Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that can be especially dangerous for older adults, people with weakened immune systems, pregnant individuals and newborns.

— Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Pregnant people and their newborns are also particularly vulnerable; an infection during pregnancy can cause miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery, or a life-threatening infection in the newborn.

— Amber Brenza, HEALTH, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of newborn

Noun

Infected mothers can also pass HIV to their infants during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and breastfeeding.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026
Surgeons at a children's hospital in Missouri earlier this year successfully separated infant twin sisters, who had been born conjoined at the head, hospital officials announced Wednesday.

— Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of infant

Noun

The free meals program aims to combat malnutrition and reduce childhood stunting by providing meals to nearly 90 million students, toddlers and pregnant women.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
Their opponents were Taiwan’s Chan Hao-ching and Australian Maya Joint, who, at 20 years old, was just a toddler when the Williams sisters won the 2009 US Open.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of toddler

Noun

When the couple is suspected of child abuse, their five kids are taken away by protective services.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2026
With unwavering resolve, Salvador rallies an eclectic band of misfit street kids, led by the spirited Belén, to defy fate and protect Carmen.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of kid

Noun

One was Lady Dracula Cher, with little baby fangs and her box resembling a coffin.

— MARK KENNEDY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Chopping vegetables with tiny baby feet dangling in front of the cutting board was a new challenge, but one easily solved by a little shifting and angling.

— Caroline Chambers, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of baby

Noun

Her volunteer work with the PTA at her children's school, Rightsell Elementary, was just the beginning, propelling her into a world of community activism and politics.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Sep. 2026
At a gathering with other artists, a seemingly playful party game culminates in an excruciating monologue about child abuse.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of child

Noun

But this year, with the addition of five kiddos (all under 16 months) to our group, our destination wish list looked a little different.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026
At the end of the piece, it's revealed that Mahomes did get the job done and was up and walking before his kiddo took her first steps.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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