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as in nativity
the act or instance of being born
almost from birth, he showed all the marks of future greatness
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as in ancestry
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
a man of noble birth
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as in beginning
the point at which something begins
that 12-second flight by Orville Wright marked the birth of aviation
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as in biological
being such by blood and not by adoption or marriage
argued that the birth mother had not been informed of all of her options at the time of the adoption
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as in to produce
to bring forth from the womb
back in those days a woman her age would have birthed several children
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Recent Examples of birth
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Hesty’s life had a difficult start after birth and required help from the animal care staff before she was reunited with her mother.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Shani Silver, refinery29.com, 31 May 2024
If self-paid, a birth doula can cost $1,200 to $4,000, depending on whether pre- and post-birth visits are included.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2024
Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
Has Season 50 birthed a new era?
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 May 2026
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Noun
Gable revealed his name, date of birth and place of birth.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Hesty’s life had a difficult start after birth and required help from the animal care staff before she was reunited with her mother.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 May 2026
Adjective
The pregnancy announcement, the gender reveal, the baby shower, the pregnancy photo shoot, the birth photo shoot, the post-birth photo shoot, the sip-n-see.
—Shani Silver, refinery29.com, 31 May 2024
If self-paid, a birth doula can cost $1,200 to $4,000, depending on whether pre- and post-birth visits are included.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2024
Verb
Shooting in the real homes, clubs and neighborhoods that birthed these characters strips away distracting artifice, allowing the slowburn emotional stakes to take over.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 20 May 2026
Has Season 50 birthed a new era?
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birth
Noun
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Cicero, originally from Scicli, suggests bookmarking the Church of San Bartolomeo’s Neapolitan nativity, or the curious Cristo con la gonnella.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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At the front of the room, an elaborate nativity scene (one of several set up throughout the house) has been arranged on an old mantle fireplace, a halo of blue and white string lights framing miniature angels and an extra-miniature baby Jesus.—
Hannah Towey,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Along with the obvious reasons—the rich culture, history, and culinary heritage—Realtor reports that Americans with Italian ancestry who can trace their ancestry back no more than two generations can also apply for citizenship, which facilitates long-term residency in the country.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
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Many trace their ancestry to countries that France colonized.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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City Councilors Ed Flynn and Erin Murphy began raising the issue at the beginning of this month, and saw their resolution calling on the mayor to restore the cut backed, by an 11-0 vote, by the City Council.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Lewis will be eligible to return to the major league roster for the beginning of a three-game series against the White Sox that starts Monday at Target Field.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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Blue-light blocking glasses McCarty says that blue-light blocking glasses are based on a legitimate biological concept (that blue light affects circadian rhythms and melatonin production).—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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New research suggests that both too little and too much sleep may be linked to accelerated biological aging.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The second highest waste generator that year, Tesla’s plant in Fremont, produced 115,136 pounds of MMA waste, by comparison, records show.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Keeping with the old school vibe, the band pulled in old friends Joe Gittleman (The Mighty Mighty Bosstones) and Matt Appleton (Reel Big Fish) to produce.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Resilience has become one of those parenting buzzwords that shows up everywhere—in school mission statements, on social media, and in conversations about preparing kids for the real world.—
Parents,
Parents,
30 May 2026
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But among the six siblings, it could be said that Maddox has led the way in making a statement about Pitt’s parenting.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Jones also further expounds on the vampire’s wretched lineage and mythology through flashbacks.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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There is a long lineage of artists turning their homes into artworks.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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While making Asphalt Meadows, Gibbard began digitizing 4-track demo tapes from Death Cab’s early years, uncovering instrumentals from the band’s inception and reminding the frontman of his old writing process.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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Behar, a long-running voice on the panel, has remained a central figure since returning to the program in 2015 following her original run during the show's inception in 1997.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Birth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birth. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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