begetting 1 of 2

noun

Definition of begettingnext
as in procreation

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begetting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of beget
1
as in creating
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind) one change in the natural environment will beget others

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2
as in siring
to become the father of the racehorse begot several Kentucky Derby winners

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for begetting
  1. creating
  2. breeding
  3. producing
  4. bringing
  5. spawning
  6. generation
  7. generating
  8. doing
Verb
  • 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
  • Honda and Nissan are not creating buzzy EVs The transition to electric globally is another force.
    Rafael Nam, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of creating
Noun
  • Roads and highways have carved up previously wide-open stretches of desert into parcels that are in some cases too small to allow for the breeding and genetic diversity needed to sustain their population health.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The wolves sourced from Oregon, which now include a breeding female and four pups, initially were located in Grand County, but killed as many as a dozen livestock, creating pressure to relocate them.
    John Frank, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of breeding
Verb
  • Meanwhile, a powerful storm system in the Pacific Ocean is producing extreme waves that are only seen every few years on the West Coast.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In this article, the authors argue that a better approach is to focus on micro-inclusions — small but intentional acts that include everyone in the actual process of producing work together.
    Gregg Muragishi, Lauren Aguilar, Priyanka Carr, Greg Walton, Harvard Business Review, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of producing
Verb
  • Tuesday kicks off a historically merry period for investors, a stretch known familiarly as the Santa Claus rally for the positive stock market returns typically enjoyed during the holiday season, potentially bringing further gains to a largely cheery 2024 for equities.
    Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This storm is bringing gusty winds, heavy rain and thunderstorms with lightning to Northern California, including the San Francisco Bay area.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of bringing
Verb
  • 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
  • Meet the Parents earned $330 million worldwide, spawning a sequel four years later in Meet the Fockers (2004).
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of spawning
Noun
  • At the book’s conclusion, looking far into a post-apocalyptic future, Jacobsen compels us to consider what future generations—or the remnants of humanity, should any survive a nuclear war—might think of a civilization that took 12,000 years to build but just 72 hours to destroy itself.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Coming in at almost 4,200 pounds, the 2024 Tacoma grows in size overall over previous generations, and our TRD Off Road also grows in height.
    Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of generation
Verb
  • This ensured the Canucks entered the middle frame on even terms despite generating just two five-on-five shots in the opening 20 minutes.
    Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Keep your goals Measurable too, such as creating 2 social media captions per day, sending out 5 proposals per week, or generating 10 blog ideas per month.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of generating
Verb
  • Macdonald is already doing his part to advocate for Smith, whose play over the next two weeks will be critical.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Breaking free requires embracing vulnerability and authenticity, and feeling supported in doing so.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of doing
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