as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
some people say that honest politicians are a rare breed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
2
as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
he was bred to a life in the military by his father, himself an army captain
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this habit of favoring one employee over the others will breed resentment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
5
as in to plant
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
parents who breed in their children a deep respect for people of all classes
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of breed
Janelle Ash, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
Doodles, a popular mix of poodles and other breeds, are known for their hypoallergenic coats that require regular grooming.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
But wildlife biologists cautioned that the birth of baby cougars does not necessarily mean the animals have established a permanent, breeding population in Michigan.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for breed
Noun
The oldest, Zinfandel, went by Zinna and was a mixed breed.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
Doodles, a popular mix of poodles and other breeds, are known for their hypoallergenic coats that require regular grooming.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
His radicalization from the confines of his own bedroom is ultimately the family’s undoing: online, the rise of incel culture and misogyny have bred young men — and in this case, children — capable of committing horrendous acts of violence.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
But wildlife biologists cautioned that the birth of baby cougars does not necessarily mean the animals have established a permanent, breeding population in Michigan.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for breed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breed
Verb
-
The results clearly reproduced a similar pattern to earlier research.—
Samuel Axon,
ArsTechnica,
27 Mar. 2025
-
This phenomenon, called multilevel selection, is an extension of natural selection: the process by which organisms with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.—
Conner Philson,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Instead of getting other nations to lower their trade barriers, these groups want the U.S. to protect its manufacturers by raising tariffs and discouraging imports.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2025
-
The Tribune sent a list of questions to the offices of Evans and Dart about the implementation of the change, cost and budget issues and public safety and other concerns raised by community and criminal justice stakeholders.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The drying process can cause instant coffee to be a little acidic; look for freeze-dried instead of spray-dried.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
-
Progress against the disease rebounded quickly after the disruptions caused by COVID-19, but recent reductions in development assistance for health pose a serious threat to sustaining this momentum.—
Peter Sands,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
On March 26, shortly after 1 a.m., police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Schoolhouse Road and Bridgeport Avenue in Milford on the report of a man sleeping at the wheel.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
-
Other signs of feline love also include sleeping near you; following you everywhere; greeting you at the door; and bringing you presents (like toys or prey).—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
This funding would have supported urban areas in planting shade-bearing trees in about 100 cities to help mitigate the effects of climate change.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
-
Authorities said a cartel planted an IED that killed a Texas rancher and another individual and injured a third person.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
View Recipe Fruits of all kinds, especially berries, grapes, apples, and citrus, are celebrated by health experts for their anti-inflammatory properties.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
-
Maybe not, and hopefully not, to the same extent—hopefully not ever finding themselves in the position of total dependence on Russian energy of any kind.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Their three-part field trip program teaches them how plants are propagated, the importance of composting and how to prepare simple, nutritious recipes.—
Jen Nation,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
-
These were: P-waves, which oscillate back and forth similar to how a sound wave propagates; S-waves which oscillate up and down, perpendicular to the direction of travel; and surface waves, which travel along the surface of Mars similar to ripples in a pond.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Communities and families play an essential role in protecting Black boys and girls by fostering safe environments and encouraging open conversations about abuse, consent, and emotional well-being to break the cycle of violence.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Mar. 2025
-
This incident has renewed debate on immigration enforcement, with some former ICE agents claiming that sanctuary policies enable such scams by fostering distrust between immigrant communities and law enforcement.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Breed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breed. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share