as in producing
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 birthing
The low-budget, high-speed production model gave directors unprecedented creative freedom, birthing a generation of filmmakers who went on to define modern Japanese cinema — including Miike Takashi, Nakata Hideo, Kurosawa Kiyoshi and Aoyama Shinji.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Lauryn Hill and D’Angelo were like twin stars birthing a new R&B universe in the late 1990s.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
The commonwealth has been without an operational freestanding birthing center since the 1980s, said Mary Kathryn DeLodder, director of the Kentucky Birth Coalition — a grassroots organization that led the charge in advocating for legislation loosening regulations for the facilities.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
With over 27 years of experience in treating pregnant and birthing patients, here's her advice on the best ways of making sure a mom and baby both stay safe during pregnancy.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
The birthing scene in episode 11 was the most accurate, gory, and riveting fictional depiction of childbirth in television history, in my opinion.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 29 Sep. 2025
Alex climbs in the birthing pool with his wife and welcomes their child.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Now, asking women in active labor to continue on to the nearest hospital with a birthing center — Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center in Ashland, Wisconsin — will tack on another hour or more.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Climatologists continue to study the role global warming plays in heating the oceans and birthing hurricanes, and while there is no consensus yet on whether this will lead to more frequent storms, it is generally agreed that the ones that do form will be more powerful.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Lauryn Hill and D’Angelo were like twin stars birthing a new R&B universe in the late 1990s.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
The commonwealth has been without an operational freestanding birthing center since the 1980s, said Mary Kathryn DeLodder, director of the Kentucky Birth Coalition — a grassroots organization that led the charge in advocating for legislation loosening regulations for the facilities.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
With over 27 years of experience in treating pregnant and birthing patients, here's her advice on the best ways of making sure a mom and baby both stay safe during pregnancy.
—Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
The birthing scene in episode 11 was the most accurate, gory, and riveting fictional depiction of childbirth in television history, in my opinion.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Refinery29, 29 Sep. 2025
Alex climbs in the birthing pool with his wife and welcomes their child.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
Now, asking women in active labor to continue on to the nearest hospital with a birthing center — Tamarack Health Ashland Medical Center in Ashland, Wisconsin — will tack on another hour or more.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Climatologists continue to study the role global warming plays in heating the oceans and birthing hurricanes, and while there is no consensus yet on whether this will lead to more frequent storms, it is generally agreed that the ones that do form will be more powerful.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthing
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Creating a system for producing solid-state battery cells The three companies are combining their expertise in materials science, manufacturing, and automotive design to accelerate the path toward commercializing all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs).—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Gorillas brought the rush, producing seven sacks, including two each by Sam Hultz and Jeremy Sharp (Ray-Pec).—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Nov. 2025
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Fast and Free High-rise Tight 25-inch 5-pocket There’s simply no such thing as having too many pockets, as exhibited by these fan-favorite five-pocket leggings, which are currently $69.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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However, after having the scan, Bishop had the uneasy sense that something wasn’t right.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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His plays gleefully plumb the wickedest aspects of the human psyche, delivering tales of relentless conquest, Jewish perfidy, deals with the devil, and gay love.—
Isaac Butler,
The Atlantic,
3 Nov. 2025
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Messengers had to use side or back entrances when delivering contracts and blueprints and photobooks to banks, law firms, and fashion houses.—
Evan Friss,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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Really, the album is about tiring of mothering men who are great in bed but lack crucial social skills.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Birthing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthing. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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