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
Officials say the birds may resemble native species commonly seen in the area, but stress these animals were bred in captivity and are not capable of surviving on their own.
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Richard Ramos, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Once established, tomatoes can withstand drought conditions, and some varieties are bred to endure dry climates.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
But the efficacy and popularity of GLP-1 drugs have also bred plenty of misconceptions.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
Sometimes midday gobblers that have lost or bred their hens are the easiest ones to kill.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
The one-of-a-kind pup is the only dog bred to hunt puffins, a small seabird species.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Tanner is born and bred in Texas.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
They’re also bred for longer-lasting flowers and intense purple colors that stand up in the heat.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
His contention is that the people who inhabit the paintings are breathing a specific spiritual atmosphere, bred by the company that Vermeer kept.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Richard Ramos, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Once established, tomatoes can withstand drought conditions, and some varieties are bred to endure dry climates.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
But the efficacy and popularity of GLP-1 drugs have also bred plenty of misconceptions.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 17 Apr. 2026
Sometimes midday gobblers that have lost or bred their hens are the easiest ones to kill.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026
The one-of-a-kind pup is the only dog bred to hunt puffins, a small seabird species.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Tanner is born and bred in Texas.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
They’re also bred for longer-lasting flowers and intense purple colors that stand up in the heat.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 14 Apr. 2026
His contention is that the people who inhabit the paintings are breathing a specific spiritual atmosphere, bred by the company that Vermeer kept.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bred
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Snake plants can also be propagated by rooting leaf cuttings in soil or water.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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The neural wave had propagated further, reaching brain areas that encode not just place but social connection.—
Tim Requarth,
Longreads,
9 Apr. 2026
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Since then, prices for many games have been raised further, sparking widespread outrage.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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To this, the stoic Bednar raised an uncharacteristic (and bruised) eyebrow.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The artist created devotional scenes representing the fourteen Stations of the Cross.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Ti West Another old friend, MaXXXine director Ti West slept on the floor next to Dunham’s childhood bed for two months, much to her parents’ annoyance.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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As protesters slept early May 6, police in riot gear ordered everyone to clear out and arrested those who stayed.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Volunteer Estella King-Smith said a caring community has blossomed from the seeds of love and joy that Fisher has planted.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Purple leaf plum trees are truly gorgeous when first planted, owing to their unusually dark leaf color and cloud of pink or white flowers.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Each piece was molded and reproduced using carbon-fiber resin infusion, a process more commonly seen in aerospace manufacturing.—
Eric Hendrikx,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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Unauthorized copying of popular films was common during the late 19th century, and Méliès’ work was frequently reproduced without permission.—
Ryan Brennan
April 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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The bill aims to increase transparency has fostered unlikely partnerships between DFL and GOP legislators.—
Mary Murphy,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Law enforcement tactics during the extensive investigation — including one officer encouraging Genrich to commit suicide — and prosecutorial misconduct during the trial fostered early and lingering doubts about Genrich’s guilt.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2026
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Born at the zoo in 2024, Neukgu is a third-generation descendent of a group of wolves brought from Russia in 2008 as part of a project to reintroduce wolves resembling those that lived in the Korean wild before going extinct in the 1960s.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Read's attorneys claimed that O'Keefe was never hit by a vehicle, but was instead killed inside the home during a fight and then brought outside.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Bred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bred. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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