as in lineage
the line of ancestors from whom a person is descended
a family of good breeding that is well respected in the community
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1
as in reproducing
to bring forth offspring
rabbits will breed very frequently unless they're kept separated
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as in raising
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 creating
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 sleeping
to engage in sexual intercourse
cats breeding outside our window made a horrible racket last night
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as in planting
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 breeding
Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
This most closely mimics what a natural breeding area would look like.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
Harris nurtured a steadfast passion for horse racing and the thoroughbred breeding industry in Northern California, according to friends and family.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
The Zoological Society of London has been contributing to Saudi Arabia’s long-term sand gazelle breeding, captive management, reintroduction and monitoring efforts.
—Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Even as daily numbers have returned to pre-fame levels, the zoo credits Moo Deng both with boosting visitor admissions and generating additional support for its breeding and conservation initiatives.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
This most closely mimics what a natural breeding area would look like.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
Harris nurtured a steadfast passion for horse racing and the thoroughbred breeding industry in Northern California, according to friends and family.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
The Zoological Society of London has been contributing to Saudi Arabia’s long-term sand gazelle breeding, captive management, reintroduction and monitoring efforts.
—Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for breeding
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For instance, data must be tagged to identify its source and to track its lineage before being transferred into internal database fields and tables.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Alex Foxworth Alex Foxworth, originally from Greensboro, N.C., infuses her designs with sentimentality and appreciation for her family lineage.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
27 July 2025
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The suit alleges that millions of Times articles were used without authorization in training AI models, raising fundamental questions about intellectual property rights in the digital age.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The year also began with a strong El Niño event, which occurs when the ocean in the Eastern Pacific releases large amounts of heat to the atmosphere, raising global temperatures.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Our aging population is creating more urgent needs for healthcare and social assistance/social service workers, an area that Jobs and Skills Australia cites as the largest growth industry.—
Aliza Knox,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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This $15 option from Basic Concepts attaches to your tray table, creating a swinging hammock that provides relief for tired, swollen feet.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Dec. 2024
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Despite these recent advances, understanding remains grossly inadequate regarding the descendants of Indigenous people of Mexico and Central America now living in the state, 60 percent of whom are usually considered mestizo, or of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The advanced policing technique involves submitting crime-scene DNA to public ancestry databases to narrow down the list of possible culprits.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
24 July 2025
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Our purpose is to empower those who seek to communicate effectively, fostering trust and understanding within our communities and beyond.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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The temptation to simulate human expressiveness through technology only deepens this disconnect, opening the door to manipulation and deceit rather than fostering meaningful connection.—
Sarah A. Bell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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But several players on Denver’s roster don’t come with that kind of pedigree and enter training camp fighting for their football lives.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 July 2025
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Li may not boast the major-winning pedigree of his American counterpart, but the world No. 111 has history at The Open.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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The reciprocal rates, which aren’t exactly reciprocal, were calculated by dividing a country’s trade deficit with the US by its exports to the country and multiplying by 1/2.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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The best employees will be those who master this skill, significantly multiplying their productivity.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to a forecast from Bank of America Securities, consumers are expected to spend 7% more in 2024 than in 2023, bringing their average anticipated spending up to nearly $2,100.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Christmas centers on humility and grace — the birth of a savior in the humblest of settings, bringing a hopeful message of personal redemption and universal love.—
Priscilla Whitehead,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Breeding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breeding. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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