birth pangs

Definition of birth pangsnext
plural of birth pang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for birth pangs
Noun
  • That’s why civil servants in national security, disaster relief and federal science have long taken pains to avoid the political fray.
    Michael Chertoff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Because the somewhat complex antitrust case is being tried before a 12-person jury, each party took pains to lay out the process, and provide visual explainers, about how an artist works with promoters and others to book a tour, and who profits.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Abhishek Sharma hit a 21-ball 52 and Shivam Dube needed only eight deliveries in his 26 not out.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • But that spike also promises a massive payday for any ships willing to make their deliveries.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Many women may not be aware at all that private details of their childbirths were shared with law enforcement.
    Shoshana Walter, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • In some Michigan counties, Medicaid covers more than half of all childbirths.
    Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Birth pangs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birth%20pangs. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster