as in cradles
a place of origin
Montgomery, Alabama, is considered the birthplace of the civil rights movement
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Recent Examples of birthplaces
These disparities could reflect the different evolutionary histories and environmental birthplaces of Ryugu, Bennu, and the parent bodies of the Murchison and Orgeuil samples.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Those who live near their birthplaces can visit the local vital statistics office, but staffing shortages and escalating demand for REAL IDs have caused significant backlogs in some states.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Those who live near their birthplaces can visit the local vital statistics office, but staffing shortages and escalating demand for Real IDs have caused significant backlogs in some states.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
For Jacques, the rich, layered visuals of the music video mirror the multifaceted global legacy of mariachi, a tradition rooted in his native Guadalajara, one of the birthplaces of mariachi music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
People living far from their birthplaces face long-distance bureaucratic hurdles to get them.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Their children’s birthplaces reflect their father’s journeyman status in the NFL, having started in at least one game for a record nine different teams during his 17-year career.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
As the home of the state’s oldest winery, it’s considered to be one of the birthplaces of Washington winemaking.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Those who live near their birthplaces can visit the local vital statistics office, but staffing shortages and escalating demand for REAL IDs have caused significant backlogs in some states.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Those who live near their birthplaces can visit the local vital statistics office, but staffing shortages and escalating demand for Real IDs have caused significant backlogs in some states.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
For Jacques, the rich, layered visuals of the music video mirror the multifaceted global legacy of mariachi, a tradition rooted in his native Guadalajara, one of the birthplaces of mariachi music.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 13 Mar. 2026
People living far from their birthplaces face long-distance bureaucratic hurdles to get them.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Their children’s birthplaces reflect their father’s journeyman status in the NFL, having started in at least one game for a record nine different teams during his 17-year career.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
As the home of the state’s oldest winery, it’s considered to be one of the birthplaces of Washington winemaking.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for birthplaces
Noun
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Cellphone mounts or cradles allow people to access their mobile devices at all times.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Mar. 2026
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These fun pink clogs channel spring flowers while their contoured footbed cradles your arches, and the adjustable heel strap keeps them secure.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The plan is to try to hit as many hometowns as possible.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Around her, other contestants do the same, each walking in attire connected to their own hometowns and histories, transforming the Miss Mexico Detroit pageant into a space where culture, identity and belonging take center stage.—
David Rodriguez Muñoz,
Freep.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Birthplaces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birthplaces. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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