as in breeding
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to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
these artists spawned a whole new movement in painting
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Recent Examples of spawning
Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Other records Swift broke on the Eras Tour included attendance at venues like Wembley Stadium, spawning the highest-grossing concert film of all time and the record for the most mobile data used during a standalone concert.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
This drone mystery has taken over the New Jersey subreddit and is spawning a bunch of citizen investigations.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 6 Dec. 2024
During the search, Vine became a local legend, spawning a Twitter account and a petition to change the mascot of Beech Grove schools to pythons.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Dec. 2024
The series wound up sparking a yacht rock renaissance, spawning three Sirius XM stations and tribute bands like Yachtley Crew.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
But a second victory over the British changed that, spawning a national identity where Americans saw themselves as united under one flag.
—Elizabeth M. Reese / Made By History, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Less than two months after the removal of dams restored a free-flowing Klamath River, salmon have made their way upstream to begin spawning and have been spotted in Oregon for the first time in more than a century.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Topline Hurricane Milton tore through Florida, spawning multiple dangerous tornadoes, heavy rainfall, storm surges and flash floods that left more than 3 million homes and businesses without power, before moving into the Atlantic Ocean early on Thursday.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
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Brian Thompson, 50, CEO of the healthcare insurance giant, was gunned down last week in Midtown Manhattan, spawning a five-day manhunt that eventually led to Mangione’s arrest at a McDonald’s restaurant in Altoona, Pa.
—Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Other records Swift broke on the Eras Tour included attendance at venues like Wembley Stadium, spawning the highest-grossing concert film of all time and the record for the most mobile data used during a standalone concert.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
This drone mystery has taken over the New Jersey subreddit and is spawning a bunch of citizen investigations.
—Umar Shakir, The Verge, 6 Dec. 2024
During the search, Vine became a local legend, spawning a Twitter account and a petition to change the mascot of Beech Grove schools to pythons.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Dec. 2024
The series wound up sparking a yacht rock renaissance, spawning three Sirius XM stations and tribute bands like Yachtley Crew.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
But a second victory over the British changed that, spawning a national identity where Americans saw themselves as united under one flag.
—Elizabeth M. Reese / Made By History, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
Less than two months after the removal of dams restored a free-flowing Klamath River, salmon have made their way upstream to begin spawning and have been spotted in Oregon for the first time in more than a century.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
Topline Hurricane Milton tore through Florida, spawning multiple dangerous tornadoes, heavy rainfall, storm surges and flash floods that left more than 3 million homes and businesses without power, before moving into the Atlantic Ocean early on Thursday.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spawning
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There’s no evidence that the wolves are a breeding pair.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
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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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The movement components feature a variety of finishes, including circular graining, sandblasting, and black rhodium coating, creating a visually striking contrast with the white case.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Shift your focus from gathering ideas to creating an actionable plan, one that encourages real outcomes.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In Europe, the hospitality sector accounts for 12% of non-residential building energy consumption, with traditional hotels typically generating up to 40kg of CO2 per room per night.Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Campaigns that show a company cares about issues beyond its bottom line serve a dual purpose of generating positive public perception while increasing customer loyalty and sales.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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As for the dream of bringing luxury to a wider audience?Jenny B. Fine, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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This chapter will be defined by bringing the promise of GenAI to life within the enterprise setting.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Previously exec producing and hosting Comedy Central’s Stand-Up Revolution, Iglesias did the same for the docuseries Fluffy’s Food Adventures, which ran for three seasons on Fuse TV.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The outlet also noted that De Niro, 81, and his longtime producing partner Jane Rosenthal will return to produce the film through their production company, Tribeca Productions.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the third nominee, Robin Williams, still got on stage at the insistence of Nicholson and ended up doing a spot-on imitation of him.Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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The installation and monthly fees related to those alarm systems are also deductible as part of the cost of doing business on those types of properties.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Spawning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spawning. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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