preemies

variants also premies
Definition of preemiesnext
plural of preemie

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for preemies
Noun
  • According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, most preterm infants born weighing less than 3 pounds receive some formula feeds during their NICU stay.
    Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Some parents are having reservations about being out and about with their infants during the measles outbreak.
    Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For these newborns, growth is so crucial to survival that every calorie, nutrient and electrolyte is meticulously calculated and prescribed daily.
    Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • During her daughter’s NICU stay, Litz recalled her having apnea episodes, where the newborn’s breathing paused for 15 to 20 seconds.
    Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Among these studies, 12 post-approval studies included 3,646 neonates, newborns, infants and children.
    Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The vaccine will also be available to toddlers between the 8 and 19 months with underlying conditions.
    Ciara McCarthy April 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Bring your babies and toddlers for play dates with singing, movement, puppets, crafts, snacks and a special Havdalah ceremony, which marks the beginning of a new week.
    Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • If kids are in your world, plan a game that includes them.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
  • All kids are really good kids, but these are good kids.
    Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety said in a ​statement on ⁠Sunday medical help must be sought immediately if babies had consumed the baby food.
    Reuters, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
  • Key Largo woodrats produce two to six babies per year while black rats can produce 30 to 60.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Marry, have children, and provide for them; attend church on Sundays, find your moral footing, and give generously to a community that shares your values.
    Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Fusco noted that even though the cuts are for non-teaching staff, children—especially the most vulnerable—will be affected.
    Joan Murray, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Preemies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preemies. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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