as in types
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 reproduces
to bring forth offspring
rabbits will breed very frequently unless they're kept separated
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as in fosters
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 causes
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 sleeps
to engage in sexual intercourse
cats breeding outside our window made a horrible racket last night
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as in plants
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 breeds
Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Nearly as well-respected as DEET, picaridin is highly effective against the most hazardous mosquito breeds and, notably, won’t damage plastic or some synthetic fibers the way DEET does.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
As climate pressures intensify, biodiversity shrinks and consumers demand more transparency, the push to preserve older grain varieties and livestock breeds is reshaping what shows up in grocery aisles and on restaurant menus.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Many heritage grains and livestock breeds are being preserved because experts worry about overreliance on a narrow set of crops and animals — a fragile setup when weather, pests or disease strike at scale.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Though some breeds need regular exercise, owners should still avoid walking their dogs when temperatures exceed a certain level to prevent paw damage, sunburn, heat exhaustion, and more.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Research different breeds, purchase secondhand coops, and transform existing structures into coops to save money.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
Adult animals of all breeds, sizes, and energy levels are available.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Using this method, the government breeds sterile, non-infected male flies.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Competition breeds comparison, which could push you to prioritize whatever makes the organization look good relative to others, rather than the metrics that drive long-term sustainability.
—Brendan Keegan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The water grows stagnant and breeds mosquitoes.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
According to her Facebook page, Babcock got married in 2021 and breeds cockapoos and goldendoodles.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The dogs had been housed at Ridglan Farms, which breeds beagles for biomedical research.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Baseball is a copycat league, and success breeds imitators.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Conversely, a lack of transparency breeds distrust and erodes institutional legitimacy.
—Wayne Unger, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Some cat breeds are particularly chatty, and their talkative nature is perfectly normal.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Nearly as well-respected as DEET, picaridin is highly effective against the most hazardous mosquito breeds and, notably, won’t damage plastic or some synthetic fibers the way DEET does.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
As climate pressures intensify, biodiversity shrinks and consumers demand more transparency, the push to preserve older grain varieties and livestock breeds is reshaping what shows up in grocery aisles and on restaurant menus.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Many heritage grains and livestock breeds are being preserved because experts worry about overreliance on a narrow set of crops and animals — a fragile setup when weather, pests or disease strike at scale.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Though some breeds need regular exercise, owners should still avoid walking their dogs when temperatures exceed a certain level to prevent paw damage, sunburn, heat exhaustion, and more.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Research different breeds, purchase secondhand coops, and transform existing structures into coops to save money.
—Lacey Ramburger, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
Adult animals of all breeds, sizes, and energy levels are available.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Verb
There are many similarities between Indian and Nepalese cuisines in terms of spices and ingredients, and this breeds familiarity.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2026
Using this method, the government breeds sterile, non-infected male flies.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Competition breeds comparison, which could push you to prioritize whatever makes the organization look good relative to others, rather than the metrics that drive long-term sustainability.
—Brendan Keegan, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The water grows stagnant and breeds mosquitoes.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
According to her Facebook page, Babcock got married in 2021 and breeds cockapoos and goldendoodles.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
The dogs had been housed at Ridglan Farms, which breeds beagles for biomedical research.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2026
Baseball is a copycat league, and success breeds imitators.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
Conversely, a lack of transparency breeds distrust and erodes institutional legitimacy.
—Wayne Unger, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for breeds
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It’s also sold directly to consumers, via the company website or at Walmart, in four different kits tailored for first-time exams, menopause and different body types.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Credit counselors can assist with budgeting, creating a debt management plan and certain types of creditor negotiations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The test consisted of a 7-MW grid simulator that replicates disturbances and voltage ride-through events, and a 20-MW load simulator that reproduces real-world demand dynamics such as those created by an AI data center.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Apr. 2026
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This includes the importance of gestures such as going to retrieve from the family casket a pin that reproduces the British and American flags together, as well as those that actually fly on the streets of Washington.—
Giorgia Olivieri,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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The shift also fosters local partnerships.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Not knowing the exact solution and going outside your comfort zone fosters creativity and skills growth.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Folate deficiency causes a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2026
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If a tool causes friction, map the workflow on paper, then simplify steps and confirm responsibilities with the group.—
PubSubHub User,
Baltimore Sun,
4 June 2026
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Add that tent and the $5,100 six-seat Crew Cab upgrade, and the Paragon drives and sleeps a total of six people.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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Created by Mindy Kaling, it’s set in New York, the city that never sleeps, not in order to party, but to get something on somebody’s desk first thing in the morning.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Space plants 36 to 48 inches apart, setting two strong transplants on a hill or mound.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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See what our founder plants in the shadow of her redwoods.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 May 2026
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There are several kinds to choose from, but before buying, there are some things to consider.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Raymonde Arcier, who brought attention to women’s work by way of an art practice based in fabric and textiles of different kinds, died in May at the age of 86.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
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What propagates through an agent graph is not just errors.—
Pranay Ahlawat,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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African blue basil propagates readily from 4-6 inch shoot tip cuttings.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Breeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breeds. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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