as in gestation
the state of containing unborn young within the body
an elephant's pregnancy can last almost two years
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Recent Examples of pregnancy
During pregnancy, rising estrogen levels keep hair in the growth phase longer, which is why many women experience unusually thick hair.
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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
The profound desire to become a mother and the pressure from her surroundings drive Alejandra to fake a pregnancy.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Tori Nardone, 32, was in her second trimester of her second pregnancy when her doctors shared the news.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Her first pregnancy was even incorporated into the storyline of ER's first season.
—Luria Freeman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
The profound desire to become a mother and the pressure from her surroundings drive Alejandra to fake a pregnancy.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Tori Nardone, 32, was in her second trimester of her second pregnancy when her doctors shared the news.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Her first pregnancy was even incorporated into the storyline of ER's first season.
—Luria Freeman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnancy
gestation
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Around six weeks of gestation, tooth buds start to appear.—
Sarah Lindenfeld Hall,
Popular Science,
11 Mar. 2026
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Each of the babies was born before 32 weeks gestation, weighing no more than about 3 pounds.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnancy. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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