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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Achane handled 12 first half carries, producing 64 rushing yards.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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Idemitsu is constructing a large-scale facility capable of producing 1,000 metric tons of lithium sulfide annually, with a target of mass production by 2027.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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There were fires that needed putting out across the team and having Gravenberch, Mac Allister and Szoboszlai in form has helped extinguish a number of them.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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He was suspended to begin the 1995 season for cocaine and admitted to having a substance abuse problem.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The season’s first major winter storm swept across the Midwest on Monday, delivering heavy snow and freezing temperatures from Chicago to Minneapolis.—
Sirena Bergman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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City officials have struggled to predict water availability in the recent past, especially as the ongoing drought on the Colorado River has continued delivering terrible water years.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
10 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 23 Nov. 2025.
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