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verb

Definition of broodsnext
present tense third-person singular of brood
as in spawns
to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop don't disturb the hen while she's brooding

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broods

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noun

plural of brood
1
as in clutches

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2
as in households

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broods
  1. clutches
  2. households
  3. sits
  4. swarms
  5. blood
  6. colonies
  7. batteries
  8. pods
Noun
  • This Garden District icon (which began as a luxury apartment building but converted to a hotel in the ‘40s) clutches onto its nostalgic charm with details like the lobby’s original terrazzo floor, heavy velvet drapes, and gleaming crystal chandeliers.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This Garden District icon (which began as a luxury apartment building but converted to a hotel in the ‘40s) clutches onto its nostalgic charm with details like the lobby’s original terrazzo floor, heavy velvet drapes, and gleaming crystal chandeliers.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of clutches
Noun
  • Of its about 94,000 students, 65% came from impoverished households, nearly 19% received English language supports, 14% had disabilities and nearly 3% were homeless.
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Whether through scams, strained savings or costs of living going up, half of older Americans — that’s 27 million households — can’t afford their basic needs.
    Sherlea Dony, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of households
Verb
  • That smash sits highest on the R&B Digital Song Sales chart, the ranking of the bestselling R&B-only tracks in the country.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The upcoming weekend, which sits snugly between Christmas and New Year's, will host a tri-part arthouse smackdown.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of sits
Noun
  • Magnetic swarms assemble Scientists are increasingly studying how robot swarms can collectively achieve goals, drawing inspiration from ants that work together to bridge gaps or form rafts to survive floods.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Mueller says that's where the robots come in – swarms of them.
    Kira Wakeam, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of swarms
Noun
  • The pair cut themselves and make a blood oath with the promise that the tribe will allow the Dutton family to keep East Camp and never develop or sell the rest of the land.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The deal is finalized in a ceremonial scene where Rainwater and Kayce seal the agreement with a blood handshake as Mo (Brings Plenty) sings a song in his Native language.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of blood
Noun
  • In the 1600s, the Alkmaar market traded millions of pounds of cheese, exporting it throughout Europe and European colonies.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In 2021, state lawmakers declared closed colonies inhumane because the animals are held captive.
    Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of colonies
Noun
  • The batteries' electrical currents can eat through the esophagus, vocal cords or airways.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Tiny batteries used to power items like remote controls or small electronic toys are extremely dangerous if swallowed.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of batteries
Noun
  • The vitality pool boasts six specialized hydrotherapy pods overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • And multifamily spas have gone well beyond the tiny spas of old to incorporate the latest spa technology, from touchless treatment options to zero-gravity flotation pods, wearable wellness devices and infrared and LED light therapies.
    Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pods
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