as in type
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
some people say that honest politicians are a rare breed
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as in to raise
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 to cause
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 to plant
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 breed
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Top dry food for large adults This dry food is designed for large breeds from 15 months to 5 years old.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Mark Dent, HubSpot, 15 May 2026
The dogs are between the ages of two and six, and were breeding dogs, Bhimani said.
—Tony Peterson, CBS News, 15 May 2026
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Noun
Barker is among the recent breed of viral YouTubers who’ve transitioned to horror auteurs.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Top dry food for large adults This dry food is designed for large breeds from 15 months to 5 years old.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Verb
University of California, Davis professor Harold Olmo bred dozens of grapes better suited for California.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 15 May 2026
The dogs are between the ages of two and six, and were breeding dogs, Bhimani said.
—Tony Peterson, CBS News, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breed
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According to the specs, the Spectra 6 can reproduce up to 60,000 colors with better saturation and contrast than any previous e-ink tech.—
Joe Salas
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 2026
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The moisture can create a perfect haven, if bacteria is present, to reproduce when the baked potato cools down while wrapped in foil and hits a temperature of 135 F to 41 F.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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That alone, to me, raises questions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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The governing body said the show would support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which is raising $100 million to help children access education and soccer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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On the topic, Becerra noted that the state should work with an AI company to ensure that data centers stay in California and operate in a manner that benefits residents rather than causing issues similar to other states.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), staph bacteria are commonly found on the skin or in the noses of many people and often do not cause problems.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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But most simply and importantly, don’t sleep on a martini at the Mark Bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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In addition, blue light reduces your body’s production of melatonin, the hormone that helps you sleep.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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Many gardeners today are planting pollinator gardens to attract bees, butterflies, moths, hummingbirds and other wildlife.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Do not cut smaller potatoes; plant them whole.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 May 2026
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Entrepreneurs have launched first-of-their-kind ventures here.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Colbert put his finger on the emerging embrace of alternative truths and conspiracy theories, a pick-your-facts hostility to experts and professionals of every kind.—
Joy Press,
Vanity Fair,
22 May 2026
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Will history books that refuse to propagate the fiction that the 2020 election was stolen be allowed in red-state classrooms?—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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This allows improvements in perception, control, or task execution to propagate across multiple systems, effectively linking product iteration to system-level development.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) refers to a set of organizational practices aimed at building workforces that reflect a range of backgrounds, ensuring fair access to opportunity, and fostering workplace cultures where employees from different demographics can contribute fully.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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In 2019, the group launched La Grande Bellezza – The Dream Factory, an initiative designed to foster collaborations with leading artisans and historic ateliers, highlighting creativity, savoir-faire and cultural heritage.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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“Breed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breed. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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