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as in hatch
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as in swarm
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Recent Examples of brood
Martha Teichner, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The point is, Darcy is archetypically tall and brooding.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Alec Baldwin's 12-year-old daughter Carmen roasted him Friday, as his big brood celebrated the actor's 68th birthday.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Some scholars say one brooding figure is Michelangelo.
—Martha Teichner, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
The point is, Darcy is archetypically tall and brooding.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
Yesterday's [podcast] was on interspecific brood parasites.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
Alec Baldwin's 12-year-old daughter Carmen roasted him Friday, as his big brood celebrated the actor's 68th birthday.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brood
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However, after 28 years of conservation efforts, the first eaglet hatched without human intervention on Santa Cruz Island in 2006 — the first in over 50 years — and the population has grown since then, according to the National Park Service.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
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FalconCam viewers can expect the first signs of hatching between May 29 and May 31.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Adding to the difficulty, the mussels' offspring are microscopic and can travel in water sight unseen.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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History belies that interpretation, as prior to the amendment, common law prevailed and all (except Blacks, Amerindians and offspring of diplomats) were regarded as citizens at birth (one of the unenumerated rights of the Ninth Amendment).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Costumes aren’t necessarily mandatory for the performers at the Sac Halloween Show, but a heavy dose of creativity is required for this swarm of sonic cosplay.—
Aaron Davis,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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According to budget details, SOCOM is seeking to purchase 93 group 2 UAVs, 10 group 3 UAVs, 16 swarm carrier pods, and five ground system interfaces.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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The news that Supriya Ganesh won’t be returning for The Pitt’s third season could spawn a wave of goodwill among Emmy voters, though that didn’t do much for Tracy Ifeachor’s chances last season.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
2 May 2026
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The original film grossed over $591 million worldwide and spawned a Disney Channel series.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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Having spent more than a decade on the project, Scheidt has given a lot of thought to why such stories matter, not just to the survivors’ and victims’ progeny but to the world at large.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the final battle against Papa Bowser and his progeny, Mario and Peach leap over the giant King Koopa on the lava bridge and send him tumbling into the molten river below.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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The thrill ride, closed since early 2025, now has new golden gold mine features and a congested colony of bats, Imagineers say.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Located on the South Lawn, the new hive is designed as a miniature White House and houses two bee colonies.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Embiid and Maxey played their last minutes midway through the third quarter and sat for the final period.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Whether at home or on the road, Ayton and Smart sit side by side in the locker room – figuring out the ebbs and flows of the season through constant conversation, Smart said.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Addressing the latest dust-up, Kimmel — who was yanked off the air for a week last fall over remarks about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk that really rubbed MAGA the wrong way — certainly had a bevy of material to work with.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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One such franchise is the Indianapolis Colts, whiich released a bevy of post-draft content on social media to help satiate the masses, but one clip in particular is making the rounds for all the wrong reasons.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Brood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brood. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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