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as in hatch
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as in swarm
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Recent Examples of brood
Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Park officials say that brooding weather conditions could mean the firefall is now absent for a few days, possibly longer.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
There are family get-togethers — and then there’s gathering your entire brood together to make a low-budget horror movie about [checks notes] a family who gets together to make a low-budget horror movie.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The reality competition show—hosted by the elegant and brooding Alan Cumming (and his adorable rescue dog sidekick Lala)—sees reality stars and other notable figures (like singer-songwriter and GQ Korea’s 2016 man of the year, Eric Nam) battle to win a cash prize of $250,000.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
Park officials say that brooding weather conditions could mean the firefall is now absent for a few days, possibly longer.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
In 2027, a 13-year brood — Brood XXII — is expected to emerge in Brown and Clermont counties southeast of Cincinnati, as well as 10 counties in Northern Kentucky.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Mar. 2026
There are family get-togethers — and then there’s gathering your entire brood together to make a low-budget horror movie about [checks notes] a family who gets together to make a low-budget horror movie.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brood
Verb
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This structural incompleteness proves the Lystrosaurus was still in a pre-hatching developmental stage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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The second chick started to pip on March 17 and hatched on March 19.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When Finn leaves Honey, their lives are both improved, even if their offspring don’t see that until many years later.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Females and offspring would no longer even feed at the same fig tree.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The swarm of Gulfstreams, Phenoms and Challengers is straining Augusta Regional Airport.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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The power of drone swarms on battlefields has been witnessed in multiple wars to date.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The energy of the collision spawns many new particles, including—sometimes—W bosons.—
Clara Moskowitz,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Lyrids are known for producing bright, fast-moving meteors that tend to lack persistent trails, but have the potential to spawn spectacular fireballs as larger chunks of Comet Thatcher smash into Earth's atmosphere.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 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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To match the progeny of the pros, ambitious kids like Ken had to work extra hard.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Subverting Britain’s original intent for the canal system, freedom seekers used the water passage as a route to flee from the colony.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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By sequencing corals and the algae that live inside them, researchers have identified colonies that naturally withstand higher temperatures and are beginning to test whether selectively breeding and growing those more resilient corals can support reef recovery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Colbert said, as images of the president sitting and looking uncomfortable appeared onscreen.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Apr. 2026
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In January, 2020, one of the law firms representing the trucking companies sent Garrison a subpoena, asking him to sit for a deposition.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The 42-year-old Swanson overmatched Landwehr with a bevy of punches to the head before referee Herb Dean stepped in to stop the fight with 54 seconds left in the opening round.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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What’s the bevy of resources in school or in the community if my child is in need — therapists, local support groups?—
Deborah Vankin,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Brood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brood. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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