as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
some people say that honest politicians are a rare breed
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as in to raise
to bring to maturity through care and education
he was bred to a life in the military by his father, himself an army captain
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as in to cause
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this habit of favoring one employee over the others will breed resentment
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as in to plant
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
parents who breed in their children a deep respect for people of all classes
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Recent Examples of breed
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
That preference — along with her breed and age — may have contributed to her spending more time at the shelter compared to other dogs, spokesperson Emily Trigin told McClatchy News in a phone interview.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
Cultivated potatoes are prone to disease, and—thanks to their four-copy genomes—a pain to breed and genetically manipulate.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025
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Some heavy or high-production breeds like Buff Orpingtons or Golden Comets are genetically more likely to produce double-yolk eggs.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
That preference — along with her breed and age — may have contributed to her spending more time at the shelter compared to other dogs, spokesperson Emily Trigin told McClatchy News in a phone interview.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
Weeks later, public criticism flared again when the zoo euthanized four of those lions, to make way for a new male in hopes to breed a new generation of cubs.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
Cultivated potatoes are prone to disease, and—thanks to their four-copy genomes—a pain to breed and genetically manipulate.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025
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Although certain species live for over 30 years, bats reproduce slowly – typically one pup per year.—
Anna Tunkova,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Filming Viral Invasions The wily tricks viruses use to infect human cells and reproduce are also under investigation.—
Katarina Zimmer,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Aug. 2025
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Local organizations and community members in Milwaukee are working to raise funds and support for both Hanan Refugees Relief Group and the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Today, anyone can easily kickstart their own with the platform Pump.Fun (the very name alludes to the art of hyping a novelty token to raise its value).—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
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But the move has caused Niger, the country in West Africa where the space rock was initially found, to question the legality of its export.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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Severe storms and flooding in Muskego, Wisconsin, caused road closures, sewage issues, and damage to homes and businesses.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Maltipoo sleeps soundly in blankets with a teddy on his first night at home.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
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Residents pay just over $1,000 per month, sleeping two per room (average rent in the city is at least $3,000 for a one-bedroom).—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Water the new perennial thoroughly following planting to settle the soil around the roots.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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Their goal is to plant and grow these native Mexican corns at their Mesa Agricola farm, then nixtamalize the kernels to make their own masa in-house.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Year-round, the Virginia Beach Farmers Market features local vendors selling everything from fresh produce to handmade soaps, plants, honey, and crafts of all kinds.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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Enid returns to Nevermore with a new pack and a new crush — Bruno (Noah B. Taylor), a kind and charming werewolf who offers the popularity and acceptance she’s always craved.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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An imbalance can cause brain cells to malfunction, losing their ability to manage ion concentrations across their membranes and propagate action potentials.—
Dan Samorodnitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
11 Aug. 2025
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Try your hand at propagating roses by taking cuttings.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Aug. 2025
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Some homeowners are choosing to foster clovers, specifically white clovers, in their lawns alongside other turf or grass. Also known as Dutch clover, white clover (Trifolium repens) is known for small white flowers that flourish in Southern climates.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
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To promote neighborhood engagement and foster stronger connections within the community, the City of Valparaiso will host a Neighborhood Workshop and Summer Social from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Forest Park Welter Room, 1155 Sheffield Drive, Valparaiso.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Breed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breed. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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