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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
Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 23 June 2025
The researchers drew parallels to animals that can reproduce through parthenogenesis, where the female gives birth using unfertilized eggs.
—ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025
Star Tribune, 4 Nov. 2020
When the twins — son Eames and daughter Ellison — arrived eight weeks early on Jan. 11, 2021, a judge had not yet considered the pre-birth order, which later was denied.
—Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2023
Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
With the new moon in your sign on May 26, you’re being cosmically supported to birth something new into the world.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
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Noun
Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 23 June 2025
The researchers drew parallels to animals that can reproduce through parthenogenesis, where the female gives birth using unfertilized eggs.
—ArsTechnica, 23 June 2025
Adjective
Those were all Michelle MacDonald had to offer Minnesota other than a pro-gun, pro-birth agenda that in itself betrayed the commitment to objectivity and respect for the law that we are entitled to in all of our judges.
—Star Tribune, 4 Nov. 2020
When the twins — son Eames and daughter Ellison — arrived eight weeks early on Jan. 11, 2021, a judge had not yet considered the pre-birth order, which later was denied.
—Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 20 Jan. 2023
Verb
Mama touches the old scar, the one from where we were birthed.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
With the new moon in your sign on May 26, you’re being cosmically supported to birth something new into the world.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birth
Noun
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In sum, despite recent claims questioning their nativity, extensive fossil and genetic evidence confirms that manatees have been present in Florida’s waters for thousands of years, with ancestors dating back over 12,000 years.—
Beth Brady,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2025
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It is decorated with celestial frescoes and houses a vast nativity scene—a traditional craft construction particularly popular in nearby Naples known as a presepe.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Although ancient American ancestry in modern dogs has mostly vanished, there is at least one breed that still carries the native legacy from thousands of years ago: Chihuahuas.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
18 June 2025
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In one Tulsa, Oklahoma classroom, 74-year-old Sharon Mitchell is discovering ancient Egypt, feeling the pride of her ancestry.—
Kristal Brent Zook,
Essence,
16 June 2025
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The beginning is somewhat known, and the ending is clear.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
5 July 2025
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There are few in Spain who know more about the race’s humble beginnings than the drag queen known as Chumina Power.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 July 2025
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Guests begin with biological age testing, body composition scans, and consultations to assess stress markers, inflammation, and posture.—
Nel-Olivia Waga,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Thomas, a biological male, previously competed for the UPenn men's swimming team from 2017-20 under the name Will Thomas.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
Verb
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An autoimmune reaction occurs when the immune system mistakenly produces antibodies to destroy these cells.1012 Your parietal cells are responsible for secreting acids that help with food digestion and mineral absorption and for controlling the buildup of harmful bacteria.—
Sayaka Blickenderfer,
Health,
28 June 2025
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Instead of paving over fields, this project keeps the land producing food and fiber for Connecticut.—
Nathaniel Trojanoski,
Hartford Courant,
28 June 2025
Noun
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The cultures, demographics and even parenting styles differ across states.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The viral Instagram video has amassed over 6,000 comments so far, as social-media users lauded Crews for his take on parenting.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Edward Monreal, who was partially raised by his aunt Doll, shared stories of his lineage, but never spoke of the fire that claimed his own family.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Bill Thomas, the inheritor of a lineage that began in 1911, is retiring.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Since its inception, in 2000, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which works with local governments to bring vaccines to low-income countries, has helped administer 1.9 billion vaccines and reached a billion children.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
27 June 2025
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Ross has been a foundational voice for AEW since its inception.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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“Birth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birth. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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