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preemies

noun

variants also premies
plural of preemie
as in infants

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preemies
  1. infants
  2. newborn
  3. neonates
  4. toddlers
  5. kids
  6. babies
  7. children
Noun
  • The patients at greatest risk include pregnant women, infants, and the elderly.
    — Amber Brenza, HEALTH, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Some groups face higher risk, including infants, pregnant women, adults over 65 and people with conditions like diabetes, obesity or kidney disease.
    — Andrés Henao, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of infants
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
  • Males guard the eggs and newborn frogs, called neonates.
    — Ana V. Longo, The Conversation, 24 June 2026
  • There have been publications about nicotine transmission and neonates after blood transfusion.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 1 June 2026
Definition of neonates
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 toddlers
Noun
  • That’s because the Hoosier state has opted into the new federal program that allows donor money to fund scholarships — for private school or any number of other educational expenses, like tutoring — for low-income kids.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • New this year is Queer Family, dedicated to kids and their families, with a focus on culturally enriching independent films that explore themes of inclusion and identity.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of kids
Noun
  • The overwritten database held data from NUH’s previous maternity database, which included maternity records for women and babies who received care from NUH from September 2011 to November 2022.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
  • To combat Lamashtu, ancient Mesopotamians devised prayers and chants to ward her away from their homes, their wombs, their mothers, their sisters, their patients, their babies, and their communities.
    — Eleanor Johnson, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of babies
Noun
  • The library already accounts for inappropriate materials for children?
    — Robert Steinbuch, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Ruckrich recalled that Pontoriero was especially adept at interviewing women and children who had endured something traumatic.
    — David Mendell, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of children
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“Preemies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preemies. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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