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Recent Examples of prematurity
Necrotizing enterocolitis, or NEC, is a devastating complication of prematurity that weighs heavily on our minds.
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Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
While the data show overall birth outcomes improving — declining rates of prematurity, low birth weight, and infant mortality — disparities are still prevalent, particularly for Black women.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
It's now known as retinopathy of prematurity.
—Gabriela Saldivia, Scientific American, 3 Dec. 2025
In fact, prematurity is the leading cause of infant mortality.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Sep. 2025
Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
While the data show overall birth outcomes improving — declining rates of prematurity, low birth weight, and infant mortality — disparities are still prevalent, particularly for Black women.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
It's now known as retinopathy of prematurity.
—Gabriela Saldivia, Scientific American, 3 Dec. 2025
In fact, prematurity is the leading cause of infant mortality.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prematurity
Noun
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During the event, parents and caregivers will engage in peer-to-peer conversations about various aspects of screen readiness; become familiar with tools and resources that help determine screen readiness; and gain new ideas to promote a healthy digital home.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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But despite the severity of the disruption, gulf tourism markets have rebounded quickly after recent shocks — whether financial crisis, pandemic, or regional tensions — often aided by aggressive pricing, marketing campaigns, and infrastructure readiness.—
Trevor Laurence Jockims,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His smarts and willingness to do the dirty work are coach-pleasing qualities.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Golden State leans into pace, spacing and a willingness to live beyond the arc.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Jazmina Barrera, a Two Lines Press author and National Book Award finalist, emphasized the project’s timeliness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His lateral quickness isn’t the question.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Like Isiah Pacheco, Johnson could be another Day 3 steal for the Chiefs because of his combination of quickness, power and vision.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Prematurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prematurity. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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