1
as in gone
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
Patrick joked after the Chiefs' Christmas game that all of their close wins had been worrying the pregnant Brittany.
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Brittany Talarico, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
The Humane Society of Pinellas said Sarah is up for adoption after a veterinarian brought her in pregnant over the summer.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
However, not everyone who undergoes a successful vasectomy reversal can get their partner pregnant.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Our practice recently started to provide care to a newly pregnant 13-year-old.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Brittany Talarico, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
The Humane Society of Pinellas said Sarah is up for adoption after a veterinarian brought her in pregnant over the summer.
—Simone Jasper, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
However, not everyone who undergoes a successful vasectomy reversal can get their partner pregnant.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
Our practice recently started to provide care to a newly pregnant 13-year-old.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnant
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So many firsts, gone, charred to ash, just remnants of an area that once represented Black prosperity and joy.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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The original pioneers were mostly busy making non-hyperpop or gone: SOPHIE tragically died in 2021; 100 gecs spent years toiling to make their zany stadium-rock second album.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
3 Oct. 2024
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Entire pieces can—and have—been written on the suggestive use of food in Luca Guadagnino's films alone.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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The question is not how or why this character begins turning into a furry, rodent-killing canine at night, which Heller shows via a few suggestive body-horror shots and quick cuts, but what the after-effect of the transformation is.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Dec. 2024
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While Johnson’s tight-lipped texts are far more nonchalant and in most cases less revealing than those of prior mayors, the messages do show the reality of how politicians gossip about their rivals, raise concerns about optics and celebrate wins.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Borenstein assembled all of this into a film that’s not only a revealing bit of journalism on Talankin’s part but a satisfying character study about an independent thinker suddenly faced with totalitarianism.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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Similar to baby showers, nesting parties bring friends together to celebrate an expectant parent with community and food.—
Lia Picard,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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Art and design have been key inspirations for the eloquent and thoughtful designer, such as German poet Hugo Ball, a founder of the Dada artistic movement and of Cabaret Voltaire in Zurich, for his spring 2025 collection.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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What’s more difficult than curating an eloquent and versatile rotation of eveningwear?—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
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The mix of vulnerability and boldness came through in full force in this performance, which included some audible jitters but also expressive moments where Wang’s milky legato meshed with the attentive, even tender, playing of the lower brass.—
Corinna da Fonseca-Wollheim,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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In the lyrics, the Argentine artist reflects on her emotions, which lead her to seek revenge in an expressive manner.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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In some ways, this is reminiscent of the supply chain problems brought on by the pandemic, where second- and third-order effects proved damaging and inflationary.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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His current look is reminiscent of the lengthy salt-and-pepper goatee fans came to know and love in 2010.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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After 30 years of delivering exceptional entertainment worldwide, this marks an exciting new chapter for SIE, highlighting its commitment to fostering creativity and building meaningful connections for millions of players.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Jimmy Fallon's Broadway debut was extra meaningful for the Tonight Show host.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnant. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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