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
This is also birthing season, meaning lots of baby animals!
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Birthing people, people of birthing capabilities, individuals who may birth — this is not how normal human beings speak.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Sunday’s forecast shows the storm system moving out of the area and birthing a sunny day with a high near 82 degrees.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
Of her birthing me, sacrificing for me, unconditionally loving me.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Or John Hurt, convulsively chest-birthing an alien?
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Either that, or these brown dwarfs will collide and merge, birthing an entirely new star with enough mass to trigger nuclear fusion.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Another backlash player is the Tradwife movement with its viral vibe of birthing lots of babies with no pain killers, making bread from scratch, and selling homespun merch on Instagram.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
What was the experience of filming that birthing scene?
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
Birthing people, people of birthing capabilities, individuals who may birth — this is not how normal human beings speak.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Sunday’s forecast shows the storm system moving out of the area and birthing a sunny day with a high near 82 degrees.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026
Of her birthing me, sacrificing for me, unconditionally loving me.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Or John Hurt, convulsively chest-birthing an alien?
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
Either that, or these brown dwarfs will collide and merge, birthing an entirely new star with enough mass to trigger nuclear fusion.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Another backlash player is the Tradwife movement with its viral vibe of birthing lots of babies with no pain killers, making bread from scratch, and selling homespun merch on Instagram.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
What was the experience of filming that birthing scene?
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthing
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When a crop such as lettuce is done producing, it is cut at ground level so the roots stay in the ground, helping feed soil microbes.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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Djokovic held a 2-0 set lead, but the 19-year-old Brazilian bounced back to win the next three sets – producing the stunning victory against the Serbian superstar.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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Before Mexico-South Africa kicks off here in a few minutes, FIFA is marching in all 48 flags for the countries participating in the tournament and having the flag-bearers stand in a circle at midfield.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The genre by definition requires re-enactments, and does the act of gathering a bunch actors and going to Tehran (or Morocco) give more credibility to the project than having a computer do it?—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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Sparks end a three-game losing streak with an 89-72 win over expansion Portland, delivering their stingiest defensive performance of the season.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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While the circular economy is delivering real economic opportunity for millions of Americans, Jeffrey Zubricki, Etsy global head of advocacy and public policy, said too many microbusinesses face reporting requirements and cost structures that weren’t designed with them in mind.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Somehow mothering four children, leading a massive pop resurgence, and still making time for a fun night with her girlfriends for a glass of wine (or seven).—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Key strands of the film are about mothering with laser focus on the parents played by Okonedo and Mallen.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Birthing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthing. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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