kittening

verb

Definition of kitteningnext
present participle of kitten
as in kidding

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  1. generating
  2. spawning
  3. multiplying
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
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  • 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
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  • Looking down on his realm — a city infested by corruption scandals multiplying like mold spores — Carollo embraced the applause.
    Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • And the options are only multiplying.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of multiplying
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Thesaurus Entries Near kittening

kittened

kittening

kittenish

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“Kittening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kittening. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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