PREEMIE Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

preemie

noun

variants also premie

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

Best baby bath accessories Make bath time just a little simpler and with a few less tears by using this bath pitcher with a two-in-one design for newborns to toddlers.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Their newborn was holding onto 24-year-old Bongiovi’s finger in the photo.

— Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of newborn

Noun

The punishment came more than two years after Kansas City police found Thomas' infant daughter dead with severe burns inside a city home.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Big Psi for rebel exoplanet Planets form from disks of gas and dust that surround infant stars.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of infant

Noun

Best baby bath accessories Make bath time just a little simpler and with a few less tears by using this bath pitcher with a two-in-one design for newborns to toddlers.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
There is also additional information for parents bringing toddlers or babies, and more information for people who need medical accommodations.

— Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of toddler

Noun

Attacking Vicki for working is the Vicki equivalent of going after another Housewife’s kids.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
Hamilton and Kim also smile for a selfie alongside a friend and Khloé, who joined the two along with her kids, daughter True, 8, and Tatum, 4, on the trip.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of kid

Noun

The space was filled with a label-loving mix of South Koreans and international guests—many flaunting Hermès baby Birkins and Dior Book Totes—lounging on benches or checking in and out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Sussman nevertheless shares Vance and Musk’s conviction that something has gone seriously wrong when so few babies are being born.

— Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of baby

Noun

She has been banned from traveling abroad since 2009 and is unable to join her husband and two children who live in exile in France.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Competitive compensation helps Broward recruit and retain the talented teachers and education professionals our children deserve.

— Roberto Fernandez III, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of child

Noun

The set has 825 pieces, and once it’s built, kiddos can display the finished product in their room, perhaps next to a Huntrix light stick.

— Anja Webb, Parents, 18 Sep. 2026
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

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