as in pregnancy
the state of containing unborn young within the body
the length of gestation for the gray wolf is about 63 days
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Recent Examples of gestation
At least five years in gestation with multiple developmental workshops along the way, the result could have felt flatly cynical.
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David Benedict, Variety, 30 Nov. 2025
There was no difference in the diagnosis rates between these siblings, despite their different experiences during gestation.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Contrary to many readings of Pluribus since its premiere, the gestation of the idea predated recent developments in generative artificial intelligence and the pandemic.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Environmental factors such as particulate matter pollution and lead exposure were also among the most significant risk factors, along with those related to newborn health including low birthweight and short gestation.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
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David Benedict, Variety, 30 Nov. 2025
There was no difference in the diagnosis rates between these siblings, despite their different experiences during gestation.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Contrary to many readings of Pluribus since its premiere, the gestation of the idea predated recent developments in generative artificial intelligence and the pandemic.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Environmental factors such as particulate matter pollution and lead exposure were also among the most significant risk factors, along with those related to newborn health including low birthweight and short gestation.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gestation
pregnancy
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The actress became pregnant with their first child while filming season 3 of The Rookie, and instead of strategically concealing her pregnancy to play Angela, creator Alexi Hawley simply wrote it into Diaz's character's storyline.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Zinc plays a key role in immunity, cell growth, healing, and healthy development during childhood and pregnancy.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Gestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gestation. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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