as in lineage
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
a family of good breeding that is well respected in the community
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as in reproducing
to bring forth offspring
rabbits will breed very frequently unless they're kept separated
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as in raising
to bring to maturity through care and education
he was bred to a life in the military by his father, himself an army captain
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as in creating
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this habit of favoring one employee over the others will breed resentment
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as in sleeping
to engage in sexual intercourse
cats breeding outside our window made a horrible racket last night
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as in planting
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
parents who breed in their children a deep respect for people of all classes
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Recent Examples of breeding
Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
In addition, most pet insurers won’t cover costs associated with pregnancy or breeding.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
And that recovery is already a long process for a species with a slow-motion breeding cycle like whales.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2024
Today the ocean monitors are aiming to get buy-in to create a reserve on one of the reefs to protect fish breeding cycles.
—Sira Thierij, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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Specialty nurseries devoted to breeding, growing and selling rare and unusual plants are slowly disappearing in Southern California, due to high real estate costs and waning interest (or ignorance) from gardeners and landscape designers.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
In addition, most pet insurers won’t cover costs associated with pregnancy or breeding.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
And that recovery is already a long process for a species with a slow-motion breeding cycle like whales.
—Michael Irving, New Atlas, 29 Dec. 2024
Today the ocean monitors are aiming to get buy-in to create a reserve on one of the reefs to protect fish breeding cycles.
—Sira Thierij, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breeding
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The bar traces its lineage back to a different name and location.Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
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The reference 5370 represents a new generation of an important lineage for Patek Philippe.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
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The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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This fast-emerging technology is expected to automate up to 300 million jobs in the United States and Europe, according to investment bank Goldman Sachs, while simultaneously creating 97 million new roles that require advanced technical skills, as predicted by the World Economic Forum.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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The journey of creating the Nami lineup is deeply personal to Dean, who emphasized the importance of independence in the competitive footwear industry.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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There were zero traces of Mexican ancestry in Werts' analysis.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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But the combination of executive orders, laws and military commands were indiscriminate and their brunt fell upon innocent Japanese Americans, who were forced into concentration camps without regard for their loyalty, only their ancestry.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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From personalizing learning paths to leveraging external resources, the tips below can help leaders nurture a team’s growth while fostering a culture of continuous learning.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Running a dispensary came with unique challenges, from navigating compliance to fostering meaningful community connections.Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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There is a free agent on the market who checks virtually every need possible: right-handed bat, plus defender, respected leader with a winning pedigree.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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From its apocalyptic rise in late ’60s New York to its triumphant empire of sound throughout the ‘70s and ’80s, the company sold albums by the millions, its incomparable roster showcasing the pedigree and sophistication of Afro-Caribbean music: Celia Cruz and Tito Puente.Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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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
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And the options are only multiplying.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Christmas centers on humility and grace — the birth of a savior in the humblest of settings, bringing a hopeful message of personal redemption and universal love.Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Real intimacy lies in bringing your beautifully flawed self into the experience.Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Breeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breeding. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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