1
as in expecting
containing unborn young within the body
we only realized that our cat had been pregnant when she unexpectedly delivered three kittens
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as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
a pregnant silence followed the ill-advised attempt at humor
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Recent Examples of pregnant
The season finale ended with the possibility that Paul might be pregnant.
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Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Rhoades said that the process relieves stress for the pregnant mother.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Ejaculation is still possible, but the fluid does not contain sperm, so there is minimal risk of getting a partner pregnant.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
The bill also requires labor and delivery facilities to provide pregnant women with a statement of their rights, including the right to care that is culturally sensitive and free from discrimination.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Rhoades said that the process relieves stress for the pregnant mother.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
Ejaculation is still possible, but the fluid does not contain sperm, so there is minimal risk of getting a partner pregnant.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
The bill also requires labor and delivery facilities to provide pregnant women with a statement of their rights, including the right to care that is culturally sensitive and free from discrimination.
—Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnant
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This news marks the first time the National Zoo has had an expecting Asian elephant in nearly 25 years.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
24 Nov. 2025
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For now, however, the evidence remains suggestive rather than definitive.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Wasserman rode on Epstein’s plane and exchanged suggestive messages with Maxwell, the files the DOJ released show.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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For expectant parents, that can mean safer deliveries and more confident medical teams in the room.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement Get comfortable with silence A moment of silence can feel like an eternity, especially when the mic is in your hands and a sea of expectant eyes are staring right at you.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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But some of the most revealing details uncovered by La Nación go beyond corporate structures and bank transfers—and into how the money was allegedly spent.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Faces off the field gives a revealing look into the thoughts and lives of high school student-athletes from the Austin area.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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To see you as a newborn child and then to look at you and to know that every step along the way, to witness that journey, is the most meaning aspect of my life.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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For Robell Awake, the chair is a meaning-laden object, symbolic of rest, a stand-in for the human body, a reflection of historical power dynamics.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Several board members commended the speakers and noted that the students were eloquent in their speeches.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Under this alignment of eloquent Mercury and unstoppable Mars in your in-depth 8th house, those connections could use a bit of extra attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Across the runways, designers took a more expressive approach to dressing—from sharp color blocking at Loewe, Prada, and Jil Sander, to striking monochromatic looks at Chanel, Ashlyn, and Balenciaga.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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That meant figuring out how to make Rocky sound as expressive and excited as the character on the page.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Mar. 2026
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Now, viral video footage of a group of dogs stranded on the side of a busy roadway in China has drawn plenty of comparisons to the story, showing a reminiscent group of household critters huddling together.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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The landmark ruling, which can be appealed, is a significant development in social media law, reminiscent of findings of liability against other addictive products, including cigarettes.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnant. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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