broods 1 of 2

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

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Noun
  • The film is set in 1957, just after the country escaped the threat of fascism of the Nazis, only to fall into the clutches of communist Josef Broz Tito, who was no less shy about casting off dissenting voices, including those of the gay community.
    Stephen Saito, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The film is set in 1957, just after the country escaped the threat of fascism of the Nazis, only to fall into the clutches of communist Josef Broz Tito, who was no less shy about casting off dissenting voices, including those of the gay community.
    Stephen Saito, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
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
Verb
  • Accessible by ferry from Port Aransas, which sits just across the shipping channel, this 21-mile-long island offers nothing more than pristine Gulf Coast wilderness, and keen-eyed travelers often stumble upon sand dollars, lightning whelks, angel wings, and conchs.
    Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The death toll in last month's attack at a German Christmas market now sits at six after a woman was unable to recover from her injuries.
    Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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
Noun
  • Manage Cholesterol Levels Small studies have shown that fenugreek may reduce blood lipid levels, which will in turn lower one’s cholesterol.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
  • The flavonoids in dark chocolate may reduce the risk of heart disease by protecting against atherosclerosis and reducing high blood pressure and blood lipid levels.
    Jillian Kubala, RD, Health, 27 Jan. 2025
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
Noun
  • Lenovo batteries work best above 41ºF.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
  • To eliminate the need for disposable AA batteries, Satechi has built a rechargeable 2,500mAh battery into the SM3 that can be charged via the keyboard’s USB-C port.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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
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