PREPARATORY SCHOOLS Synonyms: 30 Similar Words

preparatory schools

noun

plural of preparatory school

as in boarding schools

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Miami-Dade schools’ top financial official is leaving for a similar role at a nearby private university.

— Austin Horn July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
The cameras are designed to identify vehicles blocking bike lanes in areas with heavy traffic, including downtown and near schools.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 14 July 2026

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