1
as in hatch
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2
as in swarm
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Recent Examples of brood
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
But the interview revealed Francis as a complex, brooding figure—a Catholic whose deep faith seemed personal more than theological or institutional, and a cleric who was at once self-critical and critical of the Church he had been elected to lead.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
The two broods last emerged in 1803, and the next double-emergence is predicted in 2245.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Fatal 4-Way United States Championship Match Champion Jacob Fatu faces a monumental challenge defending against three elite competitors: the charismatic LA Knight, the brooding Damian Priest, and the Scottish Warrior Drew McIntyre.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 May 2025
But the interview revealed Francis as a complex, brooding figure—a Catholic whose deep faith seemed personal more than theological or institutional, and a cleric who was at once self-critical and critical of the Church he had been elected to lead.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
Beyoncé recently shared intimate details about touring with her family in an interview with GQ in October 2024, showcasing her love and prioritization for her brood.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 29 Apr. 2025
The two broods last emerged in 1803, and the next double-emergence is predicted in 2245.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brood
Verb
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After migrating south for the winter, about a third of piping plovers hatched in the wild return to their birthplace during their first summer.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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Biologists hatched the snakes in captivity at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation in Eustis.—
Olivia Lloyd,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Based on the location, Hughes does not believe the snake is a hybrid, or the offspring of two different parent species.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Expert help is recommended because a mom, if cornered, likely will defend her offspring.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Sasse, a former U.S. senator with little higher education experience before he was tapped as UF’s president, was greeted by a swarm of protestors who stormed the alumni hall’s lobby after a meeting with students ended.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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Andrew: People in and from Seattle seem to have a unique gift for kicking up otherwise dormant swarms of infected!—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 May 2025
Verb
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The storms are part of the system that spawned tornadoes that killed at least 21 people in Missouri and southeastern Kentucky, NWS meteorologist Trisha Palmer told The Charlotte Observer.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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As one of the largest islands in the world, this jumble of rainforests, highland plateaus, and otherworldly rock formations has spawned a unique ecosystem of freakish critters—many of which can’t be found anywhere else on earth.—
Chris Schalkx,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Some images depict mothers as goddesses or warriors, ready to rise in righteous defense of their progeny.—
Seyward Darby,
Vogue,
3 May 2025
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Over the past decade, cartel-forward films and TV shows—Narcos, Sicario, Breaking Bad, and their progeny—have permeated both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.—
Antón Barba-Kay,
The Atlantic,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While severe mold and mildew infestations may require a professional or call for replacing the unit entirely, light mold colonies can be removed using the following steps to prevent them from spreading.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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Learn all about the town’s roots at the Germantown Colony Museum, where three buildings from the original colony still stand.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
11 May 2025
Verb
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On the island of Saint Thomas, in the U.S. Virgin Islands, sits a property that truly knows how to put on a show.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
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On Rotten Tomatoes, its critic score is sitting at an unremarkable 60%.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Noun
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With a room filled with a bevy of chic furniture and pieces that match her style, Watkins has her dream apartment.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Beauty shelves overflow with a bevy of new shower gels and bath products.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
15 May 2025
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“Brood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brood. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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