birthing

Definition of birthingnext
present participle of birth, chiefly dialect

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of birthing 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 Mentally, showering during the postpartum period can help reduce stress and bring some calm into the birthing person’s life. Yara Simón, Parents, 27 Feb. 2026 Shouldered by sandstone cliffs, these caves in Bayfield, Wisconsin, form when water—and, notably, waves—that would normally flow through the sandstone freezes instead, birthing icicles, columns, and curtains. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026 By using hot air, the two layers bond, birthing slight irregularities on the knit surface in the process. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthing
Verb
  • But in 2003, it was considered too degraded to be capable of producing a match using methods available at the time.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026
  • The technology deposits conductive and dielectric inks simultaneously, producing integrated 3D electronic structures with micro-scale precision.
    William Jones, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Verb
  • Turner lore suggested the college student was expelled from the Ivy League school for having a female student in his dormitory room.
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 7 May 2026
  • Jaxon’s father, Albert Juarez, acknowledged having serious health problems himself and a list of prescription painkillers.
    Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • From early development to creative execution, this panel offers insight into how original ideas are brought to life across studios and continents, delivering fresh voices, distinct visual styles, and boundary-pushing humor for global audiences.
    Kevin Giraud, Variety, 11 May 2026
  • Douglas County Sheriff's Office Investigators said the driver fell asleep behind the wheel while delivering packages.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 14 May. 2026.

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