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
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Curiosity breeds knowledge, and knowledge breeds resilience.
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2026
Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The puppies were three or four months old and had been raised by a serious man who bred dogs for police use.
—Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
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Noun
This development highlights why companies cannot afford to pull back on cybersecurity spending on best-of-breed operators like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks , even when geopolitical tensions create economic uncertainty.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Curiosity breeds knowledge, and knowledge breeds resilience.
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
At some colonies in Argentina, 97% of pups died, while on South Georgia Island, researchers reported a 47% decline in breeding females between 2022 and 2024.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The puppies were three or four months old and had been raised by a serious man who bred dogs for police use.
—Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breed
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Because birds reproduce through eggs rather than live birth, the dodo and moa projects involve a different set of biological challenges than the dire wolf work.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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From that test case, the researchers found the abalone had to be at least six feet in distance to reproduce, preferably in groups of at least six for a greater chance of a male and female within the group.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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Moïse, who said she was born and raised in Haiti and had lived at the family home since 2015, described having as many as 30 to 50 guards around the home at all times.—
Tania Francois,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Another audience member sensitively played Sam, the narrator’s love of his life, a relationship that reveals the long-term toll of being raised by a parent suffering from suicidal depression.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Now the molecule was DMT, which causes an extremely intense but relatively short trip.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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More recently, Matt Cooke was suspended for seven games during the 2014 playoffs for kneeing Tyson Barrie and causing an injury.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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And if the evidence eventually shows the Americans had nothing to do with this, some of us will sleep better.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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While Orlando leads the rankings for green spaces across the globe, don't sleep on other major cities.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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For farmers who planted orchards years ago expecting a buyer at harvest, the closure adds new uncertainty to an already risky business.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Southern California also has seen a resurgence of the industry in recent years, with dozens of aerospace, defense tech and weapons startups planting their headquarters here.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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One kind and patient spectator conscripted to play the school counselor had to remove her shoe to improvise a sock puppet, one of the tools of her empathetic practice.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Sacramento International Airport launched outposts of three local restaurants and a first-of-its-kind cafe and market concept Thursday as part of its major dining overhaul project.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Before attempting to propagate your monstera, look carefully at its overall health.—
Derek Carwood,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ahead, plant experts provide their top tips for caring for the ZZ plant, including how to prune and propagate this easy-to-grow plant.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the documentary, which features talking head commentary, copious archival footage (even as kids, Mayeri and Hall adored recording their antics on home video), and new interviews, the X-Cetra gals speak openly and honestly about their friendships and the early years that fostered them.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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In fact, Grand Rapids has a long history of fostering furniture innovation and even earned the nickname Furniture City.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Breed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breed. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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