begetting 1 of 2

noun

Definition of begettingnext
as in procreation

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begetting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of beget
1
as in creating
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) one change in the natural environment will beget others

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2
as in siring
to become the father of the racehorse begot several Kentucky Derby winners

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for begetting
  1. creating
  2. breeding
  3. producing
  4. bringing
  5. spawning
  6. generation
  7. generating
  8. doing
Verb
  • Workplace evolutions spurred by technology even impact those who are creating them.
    Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Our aging population is creating more urgent needs for healthcare and social assistance/social service workers, an area that Jobs and Skills Australia cites as the largest growth industry.
    Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of creating
Noun
  • The water fills ponds, providing relief for wildlife and a prime setting for amphibian breeding.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The black-winged petrel—a seabird whose breeding success was once as low as 2.5%—experienced a dramatic increase to 67% following the removal of the rodents, according to an August 2022 study published in Bird Conservation International.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of breeding
Verb
  • That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In some cases, the male may effectively become an attached sperm-producing organ.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of producing
Verb
  • Christmas centers on humility and grace — the birth of a savior in the humblest of settings, bringing a hopeful message of personal redemption and universal love.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Real intimacy lies in bringing your beautifully flawed self into the experience.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of bringing
Verb
  • While she's become a pop culture phenomenon, spawning numerous parodies from Saturday Night Live, Ariana Grande and TikTok users online, Nara finds her own inspiration closer to home.
    Athena Sobhan, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • That film was a box office hit, earning $136 million at the global box office and spawning four sequels.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of spawning
Noun
  • However, renewables are now the cheapest form of energy, accounting for 24% of electricity generation, surpassing coal in this country.
    Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Acquiescing to the way the world works is one of the temptations of being a journalist, and in Italy, for nearly a generation, the way the world worked had been Fascist.
    Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of generation
Verb
  • Investors focused instead on the bank running leaner and generating better-than-expected profitability.
    Matthew J. Belvedere,Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The video has delighted internet users since it was shared, generating more than 328,300 views and 38,000 likes at the time of writing.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of generating
Verb
  • Instead, the Panthers made the call to shut down their 1,100-yard rusher to prevent him from doing further damage to his strained calf or other body parts over the final two games of the season.
    Joseph Person, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Of course, major record labels were interested in whatever the ex-Jane’s members were doing at the peak of their fame.
    Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of doing
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