as in lineage
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
a family of good breeding that is well respected in the community
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as in reproducing
to bring forth offspring
rabbits will breed very frequently unless they're kept separated
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as in raising
to bring to maturity through care and education
he was bred to a life in the military by his father, himself an army captain
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as in creating
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this habit of favoring one employee over the others will breed resentment
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as in sleeping
to engage in sexual intercourse
cats breeding outside our window made a horrible racket last night
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as in planting
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
parents who breed in their children a deep respect for people of all classes
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Recent Examples of breeding
Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
The pair are also parents to Amara, who was born in 2021 but was moved to London Zoo last year as part of the European breeding program for the endangered species.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
There’s no evidence that the wolves are a breeding pair.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Even a half-acre, or even quarter-acre of cover can hold a breeding pair of deer.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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She’s heard fears that the vibrations and noise from the railroad could affect the breeding cycles of horses and stress out the animals.
—Shawn Raymundo, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
The pair are also parents to Amara, who was born in 2021 but was moved to London Zoo last year as part of the European breeding program for the endangered species.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
There’s no evidence that the wolves are a breeding pair.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
Even a half-acre, or even quarter-acre of cover can hold a breeding pair of deer.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breeding
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The experience includes an exploration of the world’s longest lineage of single-vintage wines dating to 1878.Paula Conway, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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As the first true dinosaurs emerged, some remained omnivorous, while early predecessors of the Allosaurus and T. rex lineage began to hunt insects and fish.Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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The biggest hurdle is raising the $160,000 needed to send 21 students and four chaperones across the Atlantic.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the past, Medina said, the two tried their hand at creating a viral moment with a fake Instagram video of Jones getting a suggestive face tattoo.Amanda Rosa, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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He was intrigued by its interest in creating a more multicultural church.Sophie Carson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Mother, of course, is white with good ancestry and Belle inherits brains & ability.Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Does reading about one of the most common birds on the planet sharing ancestry with a fearsome predator like the Tyrannosaurus rex reinforce a belief that animals are just as fascinating as humans?Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Hansen suggested that practicing mindfulness strategies can help determine whether social media is causing stress or fostering connection.Peter Suciu, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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His story emphasizes the importance of versatile tools in fostering creativity and adapting to ever-evolving demands.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Penn State’s stronger pedigree and players deliver a pounding of the ponies.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Her pedigree and expertise are exactly what the company needs for this exciting next chapter of growth.Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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And the options are only multiplying.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Annual property tax bills are determined by multiplying the property assessment by the local tax rate.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
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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
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According to a forecast from Bank of America Securities, consumers are expected to spend 7% more in 2024 than in 2023, bringing their average anticipated spending up to nearly $2,100.Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Breeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breeding. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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