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
One of my daughters has been having trouble getting pregnant.
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Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
In the coming days, Abbas would offer his pregnant girlfriend hot chocolate and tea — a gesture that was reportedly inconsistent with the nature of their relationship, the prosecutor's office said in its statement.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
At 18 Furr became pregnant by musician Dean Knight.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
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Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
While everyone can be affected by smoke or ozone, the MPCA says those at higher risk of health complications include outdoor workers, older adults, children, those who are pregnant, and those who have heart or lung conditions.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
In the coming days, Abbas would offer his pregnant girlfriend hot chocolate and tea — a gesture that was reportedly inconsistent with the nature of their relationship, the prosecutor's office said in its statement.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
At 18 Furr became pregnant by musician Dean Knight.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 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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There are several variations on classic trivia packaged into different games, as well as a one-letter-guessing game that’s suggestive of Jeopardy.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Our guidance to them was to be helpful to clients, suggestive as opposed to pushy and to allow consumers plenty of room to experiment/sample.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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The sea of red hats could’ve been a campaign ad; a fleet of expectant seniors on scooters waited to greet him.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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His tasteless and unfunny comment calling the president’s wife an expectant widow shows just how warped Kimmel has become.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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Your closest relationships are entering a revealing and transformative chapter.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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As Mercury presses against Pluto, a conversation may feel more intense or revealing than expected.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Yiaga’s degustation menu is distinctly Australian—meaning, inventive and collaborative.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 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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Rubio is one of the most eloquent, articulate, & incredibly capable statesmen of our times.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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Another eloquent defender of that idea was John Vasconcellos, an Esalen regular who served in the California legislature from 1967 to 2004.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
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The end result is a small but expressive robot version of Rocky that captures much of the personality fans loved in Project Hail Mary.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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A lot of it was kind of reckonings with childhood, really very expressive work.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Some of Saar’s leather necklaces are reminiscent of tribal loincloths, in a triangle shape that comes to a point, dyed and stitched in various colors.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The recent increase is reminiscent of the early 2000s, when the company was recovering from the dot-com crash and spending slowdown that followed 9/11.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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“Pregnant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnant. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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