as in types
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
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as in reproduces
to bring forth offspring
rabbits will breed very frequently unless they're kept separated
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as in fosters
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 causes
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 sleeps
to engage in sexual intercourse
cats breeding outside our window made a horrible racket last night
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as in plants
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 breeds
Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
But shelters don’t always have the breeds that people are looking for or sometimes require.
—Ed Sayres, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
What modern-day breeds resemble ancient dogs?
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Other beloved breeds in major California cities included bulldogs, Pembroke Welsh corgis, poodles, Pomeranians and rottweilers.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
But according to a study published today in the journal PLOS One, at least three trendy designer breeds—labradoodles, cavapoos, and cockapoos—display more problematic traits than at least one of their origin breeds.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
The standings cover 202 breeds and are based on puppies and older purebreds that were added last year to the AKC’s registry, the nation’s oldest.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
What To Expect When Staying At The Clifton In late January, my husband and I packed up the car and our Labrador Retriever, Ted (The Clifton is extremely dog-friendly, even for large breeds), and headed to Charlottesville.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Bark Air welcomes all breeds and sizes of dogs, and may be able to accommodate non-canine companions like cats and birds as well with restrictions.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Which, in theory, breeds simmering chaos.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Jeff says that discipline in placement is key to scaling for businesses, as strategic spots at natural pauses yield sustainable results, while hiding or oversaturating them breeds blindness.
—Matthew Kayser, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Curiosity breeds knowledge, and knowledge breeds resilience.
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2026
Success breeds a kind of intoxicating confidence.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
But success also breeds an inevitable power struggle.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
Spencer, a contractor and a farmer, also breeds turkeys with a gobbler named JerryBoy.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Clearly, success breeds success.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
Larger dog breeds continue to grow for up to 2 years.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
But shelters don’t always have the breeds that people are looking for or sometimes require.
—Ed Sayres, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
What modern-day breeds resemble ancient dogs?
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Other beloved breeds in major California cities included bulldogs, Pembroke Welsh corgis, poodles, Pomeranians and rottweilers.
—Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
But according to a study published today in the journal PLOS One, at least three trendy designer breeds—labradoodles, cavapoos, and cockapoos—display more problematic traits than at least one of their origin breeds.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
The standings cover 202 breeds and are based on puppies and older purebreds that were added last year to the AKC’s registry, the nation’s oldest.
—Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
What To Expect When Staying At The Clifton In late January, my husband and I packed up the car and our Labrador Retriever, Ted (The Clifton is extremely dog-friendly, even for large breeds), and headed to Charlottesville.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Bark Air welcomes all breeds and sizes of dogs, and may be able to accommodate non-canine companions like cats and birds as well with restrictions.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Some of the data led researchers to determine which modern-day breeds the ancient dogs most resembled.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Which, in theory, breeds simmering chaos.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Jeff says that discipline in placement is key to scaling for businesses, as strategic spots at natural pauses yield sustainable results, while hiding or oversaturating them breeds blindness.
—Matthew Kayser, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Curiosity breeds knowledge, and knowledge breeds resilience.
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2026
Success breeds a kind of intoxicating confidence.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
But success also breeds an inevitable power struggle.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Mar. 2026
Spencer, a contractor and a farmer, also breeds turkeys with a gobbler named JerryBoy.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
Clearly, success breeds success.
—Tim Reynolds, Twin Cities, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breeds
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There are over 50 types of mosquitoes in Minnesota, but Carlson said scientists can predict the population of cattail mosquitoes more accurately.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The drug also helps control glucose levels for people with other types of diabetes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The new simulator reproduces galactic cosmic rays using ion accelerators, giving researchers a powerful tool to study radiation exposure in deep space.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2026
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The nuance and presence that the Nova Elite's carbon fiber reproduces across the full frequency range are noticeably better than those of the Nova Pro Wireless, which already sounds great.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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This dynamic fosters a sense of inclusion that aligns with the exhibition’s central themes.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The workplace is comfortable and fosters open communication without retaliation.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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With gas prices averaging more than $4 per gallon, drivers are wondering what causes price variances at the pump from state to state.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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When someone with sleep apnea sleeps on their back, there’s a risk of their airways collapsing, which can impede their ability to breathe, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For anyone who works night shifts, has young children who nap during the day or simply sleeps better in a completely dark room, blackout curtains can make a meaningful difference.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Besides soil preparation, the program removes factors that limit natural regeneration and plants a mix of native species.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the opening moments, Loznitsa, working with the Romanian cinematographer Oleg Mutu, plants the camera before the prison gates, which open with a loud creak, allowing a fresh batch of emaciated arrivals to shuffle into a work yard.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Bees of all kinds (with a tiny handful of exceptions) are essential pollinators to an astounding 80 percent of the world’s flowering plants.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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That’s a strange thing, because success and failure can both be disasters of different kinds.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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Separate Offshoots The aloe plant propagates itself by growing offshoots, known as pups.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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The nature of the American political system propagates scads of lawyers and poseurs who blather on endlessly, promising everything and delivering little.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Breeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breeds. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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