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Recent Examples of preemie
Offerings include girls’ and boys’ pieces ranging in size from preemie and newborn to toddler, in addition to mommy-and-me matching pajamas and loungewear for adults: sweatshirts, sweatpants, tank tops and PJ sets (for both women and men).
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Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Kate Wells/Michigan Public No hospital in the Upper Peninsula was equipped to care for a preemie that young.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024
Steep cost of long-term preemie care takes heavy toll on overburdened families
For women at other homes, failing to follow house rules had different consequences.
—Laura C. Morel, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024
But that's not as big of a deal after the FDA, CDC, and NIH said last week there's no link between the specialized formula for preemies and a dangerous intestinal illness.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024
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Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024
Kate Wells/Michigan Public No hospital in the Upper Peninsula was equipped to care for a preemie that young.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 2 Dec. 2024
Steep cost of long-term preemie care takes heavy toll on overburdened families
For women at other homes, failing to follow house rules had different consequences.
—Laura C. Morel, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024
But that's not as big of a deal after the FDA, CDC, and NIH said last week there's no link between the specialized formula for preemies and a dangerous intestinal illness.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preemie
Noun
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About one in five newborns in the U.S. start on formula, providing a crucial source of nutrition in an infant's first months of life.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Vaccine protects against more than measles Although measles poses severe health risks, doctors are generally more concerned with how the viral infection rubella can affect newborns.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Their eldest, Nevada Alexander, died of infant death syndrome (SIDS) at 10 weeks old.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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Prior to this developmental point, infants interestingly have no sense of self and perceive themselves as part of their caregiver.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Most sightings of whale shark neonates come from accidental encounters — fisheries bycatch, strandings, or occasional lucky observations by divers or fishers.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Despite the underlying cause, the management of a sick neonate follows a consistent approach.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Charlotte's first-ever curtsy came as a toddler on the runway at Chopin Airport, in Warsaw, Poland, on July 19, 2017.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Fact checked by Sarah Scott One mom's hack for getting a toddler to fold their laundry is mostly receiving praise in the comments on her Instagram post.—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
13 Mar. 2025
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As of Thursday afternoon, over $11,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe set up to provide support for his wife and three kids as the search continues.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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There’s also a location in Houston and a fully shoppable website that stocks women’s, men’s, and kid’s boots ($275), as well as a concierge service to customize any pair.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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Analysis of the fossilized vertebrae suggests that baby Megalodons were already massive at birth, measuring between 12 and 13 feet (3.6-3.9 meters) long.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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So basically, people are living way longer than expected and there are fewer babies being born.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Some have children at home and the income from low-wage jobs doesn’t cover the cost of childcare.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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One study found that 9% of children had abdominal migraines, and most had family members with other types of migraine.—
Janelle McSwiggin, MSN,
Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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This question is perhaps most pressing for Gen Z kiddos.—
Karen D'Souza,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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While these school apps are helpful in many ways—and who doesn’t love seeing a cute pic of their kiddo enjoying time on the playground?—they can also dial up the anxiety for parents like me.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Preemie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preemie. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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