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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
Modern monocultures were bred for a stable climate that no longer exists.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Since winning the initial start of his career by 5 ¾ lengths at Oaklawn Park, big things were expected from this Kentucky-bred.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
After the couple graduated from the University of Kentucky, the two bought a group of 16 bred (pregnant) heifers and calved them out together.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 29 May 2026
Many dogs who feel comfortable in the heat were bred to work in regions of the world with warm climates.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Choose Disease-Resistant Varieties The easiest way to avoid black spot is to plant roses bred for disease resistance.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
After all, Shelley is London-born and bred.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
To Europeans bred on the idea that clothing an entire body was a marker of civilization, these Alqonquians’ appearance was significant.
—Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
The bay, who is known for his massive stride and gravity-defying scope, is owned and bred by Julius-Peter Sinnack, and ate up the Aachen turf smoothly.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Since winning the initial start of his career by 5 ¾ lengths at Oaklawn Park, big things were expected from this Kentucky-bred.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
After the couple graduated from the University of Kentucky, the two bought a group of 16 bred (pregnant) heifers and calved them out together.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 29 May 2026
Many dogs who feel comfortable in the heat were bred to work in regions of the world with warm climates.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Choose Disease-Resistant Varieties The easiest way to avoid black spot is to plant roses bred for disease resistance.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2026
After all, Shelley is London-born and bred.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 27 May 2026
To Europeans bred on the idea that clothing an entire body was a marker of civilization, these Alqonquians’ appearance was significant.
—Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 25 May 2026
The bay, who is known for his massive stride and gravity-defying scope, is owned and bred by Julius-Peter Sinnack, and ate up the Aachen turf smoothly.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bred
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By the time a human intervenes, the narrative has already propagated, indexed by search engines, embedded in datasets, and echoed across platforms.—
Wyles Daniel
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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That means the tree is protected by a federal plant patent and can't be propagated at home.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Might a generation raised on social media, a force often credited with hastening the death of theatrical moviegoing, instead prove to be its salvation?—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Further negotiations between Israel and Lebanon scheduled this week in Washington raised speculation that the two sides could reach a new ceasefire, which Iran has demanded as a precondition of any broader diplomatic settlement with the US.—
Brendan Ruberry,
semafor.com,
31 May 2026
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To some extent, supply created its own demand.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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Nancy O'Leary, who lives in a senior facility in Garden Grove, slept near Friedman at the shelter.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Mateo, who is 9, and Christopher, who is 8, hadn’t slept on a bed with a mattress in months.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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With that in mind, The Sacramento Bee has created a reporting position dedicated to covering the decisions behind what gets planted and harvested, and how those decisions impact jobs, grocery and restaurant prices, and people’s overall cost of living.—
Kiara Adams
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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Leaders at smart ring maker Oura swiftly planted the pivot foot.—
Mario Aguilar,
STAT,
28 May 2026
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The scientists then reproduced the gut yeast in a fridge.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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For example, The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft in 2023, alleging that the companies used the outlet’s journalism to train their AI systems, which then went on to generate outputs that have competed with or reproduced New York Times articles.—
Daryl Lim,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Arsenal fans flock to final Few people understand Arsenal’s global fanbase like Smith – a man who has fostered a community of listeners from around the world from his home in the United States.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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After serving as a commissioner for tennis during the 1984 Olympic Games in the city, Burke said he was overwhelmed by the sense of community and excitement that the international sporting event fostered.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The significance of beef here extends well beyond economics and cuisines, but historians often describe Texas’ barbecue culture as a reflection of the state’s layered immigration history – traditions brought by communities that shaped Texas over generations.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Christine Russo, sister of The Crash victim Dominic Russo, is infuriated the Netflix documentary has brought fame to her brother's killer, Mackenzie Shirilla.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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“Bred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bred. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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