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 women would gather in the bedroom, now made over into a birthing chamber and free of men.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
In the days after delivery, a birthing person’s hormones change.
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Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
12 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2026
Of her birthing me, sacrificing for me, unconditionally loving me.
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Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Or John Hurt, convulsively chest-birthing an alien?
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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.
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Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
In the days after delivery, a birthing person’s hormones change.
—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
12 June 2026
This is also birthing season, meaning lots of baby animals!
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthing
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With its rich agricultural resources, the country is aiming to become a leader in producing next-generation biofuels.
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Before Wednesday’s storms, several large outbreaks occurred across the state the previous week on the evening of June 11, producing 20 tornadoes in the northern Illinois and northwest Indiana forecast area alone.
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Despite appearing in just 13 games this season due to injury and having a negative wins above replacement value, per Baseball Reference, Kirk received 1,488,788 votes and second place among AL catchers.
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With the games now having the kind of stakes that Thursday’s contest lacked, that leaky defense – especially in crunch time toward the end of matches – is the possible Achilles heel for this team.
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The open-air happy-hour atmosphere is laid-back, family-friendly, community-oriented, and tropical while still delivering on quality music.
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This statement sandal captures the alternative aesthetic of Doc Marten combat boots while still delivering on comfort.
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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).
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Key strands of the film are about mothering with laser focus on the parents played by Okonedo and Mallen.
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“Birthing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthing. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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