birthing

present participle of birth, chiefly dialect

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of birthing Dairy cows are producing less milk and birthing fewer or weakened calves. — Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 That rejection turned out to be a blessing, birthing dozens of outside sources Gibney turned to instead, on- and off-camera. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026 However, scientists do have a pretty solid idea of how a galaxy could take shape without birthing stars. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Now named LeConte Medical Center, the health center today features a birthing unit and center for women’s services named after the country superstar. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 Over the past three years, nearly 20 birthing centers have closed in California. — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026 These factors can make all the difference in your experience birthing a child and raising one. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 8 Aug. 2026 The woman responsible for birthing Cristiano Ronaldo caused quite the stir in Pompano Beach on Monday. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026 During the siege, he got used to doing everything from birthing babies to setting broken bones and caring for geriatric patients and those with chronic diseases. — Janine Di Giovanni, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthing
Verb
  • Jeff stars in it while also co-producing and providing the music.
    — Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Polo was producing maximum sustained winds of 155 mph Saturday but is expected to gradually weaken before making landfall Monday.
    — Eugene Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • People don't want to go around changing their Clocks anymore and, besides, far and away, most people like having an hour of extra sunlight in the evening, rather than in the morning.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Liberty had a rough regular season in the WNBA, falling to eighth place despite having several women’s basketball headliners on the roster.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Moreover, the display is total eye candy, delivering rich, punchy colors without looking oversaturated.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The tiered skirt featured a midi-length, high-low design that reached right above her ankles, delivering a clear view of her shoes.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 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 3 Oct. 2026.

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