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
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.
—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
For birthing people, showering postpartum can be a challenge for various reasons.
—Yara Simón, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026
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
For birthing people, showering postpartum can be a challenge for various reasons.
—Yara Simón, Parents, 27 Feb. 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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Why beef culture and agriculture matter in Texas Some of Talarico's critics seemed to be ripping on his manhood, referencing his support for the LGBTQ+ community, along with the purportedly unmanly notion of having, at one time, eschewed meat.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Over the last few years, Keira has lost her ability to speak, has started having seizures, and struggles more and more with walking.—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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In doing so, the brand is hoping to carve out its own piece of the $100 billion-plus European cosmetics market by delivering products geared toward improving athletic performance as opposed to makeup and other beauty items.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
1 June 2026
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Gupta said the company’s next growth phase would focus on delivering transport alternatives to millions of riders across the continent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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