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 Synonyms for breeds
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This fosters self-reflection and promoting continual improvement in their leadership abilities.—
Betsy Pudliner,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025 -
The Mills Act fosters responsible stewardship of these resources, ensuring that our city’s history remains a vibrant and tangible part of its future.—
Bruce D Coons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Yet the possibility of preemptively pardoning people who have not been charged of any crimes raises a host of legal concerns that could sway Biden not to take action.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Research shows using a snowblower raises the heat rate to about 120 beats a minute compared with a heart rate of about 170 beats a minute when shoveling, according to the American Heart Association.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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The result is sports car–like handling that creates a formidable surf wave.—
Jaclyn Trop,
Robb Report,
24 Dec. 2024
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Whole Foods creates unique holiday menus alongside its regular offerings.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Currently, 212 breeds and varieties are recognized by the American Kennel Club which are divided into seven groups (sporting, hound, working, terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding).—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Guests can tour the facility, learn about the whiskey-making process and sample six distinctive varieties of Jack Daniel’s whiskey.—
Jordan Green,
The Tennessean,
23 Dec. 2024
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Reporting Deadline Which brings us back to the role of the individual.—
Roger Trapp,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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That brings her and partner Curtis (Gershwyn Eustache) into conflict with the wealthy and powerful ruling family of Kingston, with a possible connection to the London case that led to Millie's ouster from the Yard.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
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For the first time, PEN America tracked the genres that were banned in schools.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The analysis released Thursday found that those bans disproportionately affect books about certain identities, including people of color, and also more often apply to certain genres, such as history.—
Jo Yurcaba,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Beyond the ad dollars this generates, more than 60% of Premium subscribers were once free tier users.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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The industry generates cheap, lower-quality clothes that often end up in landfills as new trends wipe out old ones.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Seen from above, thin yellow stripes crisscross its head and back like a network, a similar pattern as giraffes or pythons.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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The singer paired the look with a white button-down dress shirt and completed the sartorial statement with a burgundy tie featuring stripes.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Breeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breeds. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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