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also kindergartener
as in preschooler
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Recent Examples of kindergartner
The measles vaccination rate among kindergartners nationally has fallen since 2019, from approximately 95 percent of children receiving a two-dose MMR coverage to 92.7 percent, according to the CDC.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
By comparison, Texas and New Mexico had two-dose vaccination rates among kindergartners at 94.3% and 95%, respectively.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
In Florida, the percentage of Florida kindergartners who are vaccinated against childhood diseases fell from 94% in 2017 to 90% in 2023, according to state data.
—Christopher O'Donnell, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
The number of kindergartners starting the school year up-to-date with the MMR vaccine declined nationwide, statewide, and in Tarrant County.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
By comparison, Texas and New Mexico had two-dose vaccination rates among kindergartners at 94.3% and 95%, respectively.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2025
In Florida, the percentage of Florida kindergartners who are vaccinated against childhood diseases fell from 94% in 2017 to 90% in 2023, according to state data.
—Christopher O'Donnell, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
The number of kindergartners starting the school year up-to-date with the MMR vaccine declined nationwide, statewide, and in Tarrant County.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kindergartner
Noun
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The program is designed for preschoolers, but children of all ages are welcome.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The preschooler appeared to be resting her head on her mom's in another photo.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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In a Monday statement, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong said China and Japan were working toward a constructive and stable relationship, and expressed his regret over the death of the Japanese schoolchild.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Sep. 2024
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Louisiana just enthusiastically passed a law designed to convert every schoolchild in the state to Christianity.—
Letters To The Editor,
The Mercury News,
24 June 2024
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But culturally—in New York, at least—a better comparison might be to the corner pizzeria swiftly doling out slices on paper plates to schoolkids, budget-minded parents, and late-night revellers.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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But to a Catholic schoolkid accustomed to seeing priests as untouchable vessels of piety — so naïve, right?—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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The three women enjoyed oysters at a local restaurant and sang happy birthday to the toddler.—
Jackie Tempera,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Mom is ‘passed out’ in driveway as toddler fatally run over by boyfriend, TX cops say March 16, 2025 1:01 PM Read Next Texas Man killed daughter’s boyfriend and hid body, Texas officials say.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2025
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This truth is at the heart of Adolescence, Netflix’s new drama by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham—an impeccable, if harrowing, exploration of the trepidatious transition of boyhood to manhood and the ultimate radicalization of a schoolboy.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2025
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When a group of schoolboy cricketers founded the club in 1882, their choice of name was ‘Hotspur FC’.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Madagascar as Ground Zero Climate change is to blame for the scarcity of food and resources in Madagascar, which is causing a mental health crisis among adolescents.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
19 Mar. 2025
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The adolescent survived the harrowing ordeal with minor injuries — a better outcome than that of another 13-year-old boy who was listed in critical condition after falling from a Queens train on Friday, officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2025
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The interaction between Bascombe and Adam depicts the challenges for parents looking to decode kids’ online language.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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There will be ongoing egg hunts from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with groups of 20 to 30 kids scrambling for eggs, with separate fields for children ages 6 and older; ages 5 and younger; and young children or kids with special needs.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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Her resilience in the face of unimaginable adversity—surviving a brutal attempt on her life as a schoolgirl simply for wanting an education—taught me the true meaning of courage.—
The Glamour editors,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2025
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In another example of Tisch’s argument, a man wanted for several crimes against women, including allegedly groping three schoolgirls, was busted in Queens recently when police first approached him for taking up more than one subway seat.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Kindergartner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kindergartner. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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