preemies

variants also premies
plural of preemie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for preemies
Noun
  • In recent years, as American moms have been enthusiastically encouraged to breastfeed, many experts have emphasized that making sure infants are fed, period, should be parents’ highest priority.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2025
  • By the mid-2030s, the UN predicts that the number of individuals aged 80 and older will outnumber infants.
    Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • November–April is greener, with newborns and birds everywhere.
    Daniel Scheffler, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The Florida Department of Health’s county offices conduct field visits and send out mail targeting newborns who are at risk for missing vaccines.
    Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The nature center also offers adventures for little ones, including a dig pit, a bird blind, easy trails, and programming for toddlers and elementary-aged children.
    Gabi De la Rosa, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Here are the songs parents and toddlers can watch together this week.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Preemies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preemies. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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