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noun

Definition of siringnext
as in breeding

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siring

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verb

present participle of sire
as in producing
to become the father of the champion racehorse went on to sire a long line of winners

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  1. breeding
  2. producing
  3. spawning
Noun
  • There’s no evidence that the wolves are a breeding pair.
    Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Even a half-acre, or even quarter-acre of cover can hold a breeding pair of deer.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of breeding
Verb
  • These projects not only tap in to demand for aged single malts but also enhance the brands’ legacies by producing new, exclusive releases.
    Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The outlet also noted that De Niro, 81, and his longtime producing partner Jane Rosenthal will return to produce the film through their production company, Tribeca Productions.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of producing
Verb
  • Brian Thompson, 50, CEO of the healthcare insurance giant, was gunned down last week in Midtown Manhattan, spawning a five-day manhunt that eventually led to Mangione’s arrest at a McDonald’s restaurant in Altoona, Pa.
    Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Other records Swift broke on the Eras Tour included attendance at venues like Wembley Stadium, spawning the highest-grossing concert film of all time and the record for the most mobile data used during a standalone concert.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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