1
as in propagated
to bring forth offspring
rabbits will breed very frequently unless they're kept separated
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2
as in raised
to bring to maturity through care and education
he was bred to a life in the military by his father, himself an army captain
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as in created
to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
this habit of favoring one employee over the others will breed resentment
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as in slept
to engage in sexual intercourse
cats breeding outside our window made a horrible racket last night
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as in planted
to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
parents who breed in their children a deep respect for people of all classes
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Recent Examples of bred
But unlike their relatives, SunPatiens were bred to grow in full sun and hot temperatures.
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Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Lots of that will be the confidence bred by McLaren’s success in 2024 and 2025.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 12 May 2026
It was bred for minimal seed production.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Activists accused the facility of mistreating the dogs that were being bred for laboratory testing.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Finally, seedless types are bred specifically for flesh firmness.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
These days they have been exported to zoos in many countries, have been bred in captivity, and have been the subject of much field and captive research.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
First bred in Canada and known as a fine water rescue dog, these gentle giants are supremely kind to everyone and display a benevolent, protective nature.
—Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
The turtles were allegedly falsely labeled as captive-bred in order to obtain export permits.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Lots of that will be the confidence bred by McLaren’s success in 2024 and 2025.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 12 May 2026
It was bred for minimal seed production.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 11 May 2026
Activists accused the facility of mistreating the dogs that were being bred for laboratory testing.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Finally, seedless types are bred specifically for flesh firmness.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
These days they have been exported to zoos in many countries, have been bred in captivity, and have been the subject of much field and captive research.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
First bred in Canada and known as a fine water rescue dog, these gentle giants are supremely kind to everyone and display a benevolent, protective nature.
—Aditya Simha, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
The turtles were allegedly falsely labeled as captive-bred in order to obtain export permits.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bred
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The community is invited to select from hundreds of California native plants, drought-tolerant selections, vegetables, herbs, perennials, succulents, as well as specialty plants propagated from members’ own gardens—many of them unusual varieties unavailable at commercial nurseries.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The scenic seaside town was once a hub for members of France’s high society who preferred something more laid back than the glitzy Cote d’Azur in the east, and a casual atmosphere still persists here, thanks in part to the surf culture that has propagated over the years.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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Any Avs postseason game refereed by Kelly Sutherland automatically starts with one eyebrow raised.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Uhrman, who raised two children while building a successful career as a media and entertainment executive, speaks from experience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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No one person has incited violence, created divisions and preached hatred more than the current resident of the White House.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Northern India already has some of the world’s most polluted air, created by a toxic mix of vehicle and industrial emissions, crop residue burning, and construction dust.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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My wife’s tiny 200-square-foot apartment was full of cousins and a sports reporter who slept on the hallway floor.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Neither had slept, and Jarrett was wearing a brace due to persistent back pain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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In effect, the seeds of the Main Battle Tank would be planted.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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The resulting plants produce fruit whose triploid seeds are then planted to yield seedless watermelons.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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This article originally appeared in Spektrum der Wissenschaft and was reproduced with permission.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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Each piece was molded and reproduced using carbon-fiber resin infusion, a process more commonly seen in aerospace manufacturing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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White and her husband have fostered two boys.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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The Peggy Guggenheim Collection also has a long-running fellowship program that has fostered talents like Nicholas Cullinan and Thomas Campbell.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 May 2026
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Protesters brought noisemakers that were permanently activated and left them in the gallery as they were escorted out.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Last year brought record air quality alerts amid a severe wildfire season in western Canada.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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