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as in hatch
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as in swarm
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Recent Examples of brood
Ashley Poston, New York Times, 21 May 2025
His dark, brooding persona, often accompanied to the ring by his signature python, Damien, became legendary.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Taylor Johnston, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
Huston could recognize the ways of that brood: her own renowned and eccentric family inhabited that domestic world of privilege, power, infidelity, and intrigue that became Christie’s writerly milieu.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Hart is a brooding marshal who patrols the strange, enchanted wilds of Tanria.
—Ashley Poston, New York Times, 21 May 2025
His dark, brooding persona, often accompanied to the ring by his signature python, Damien, became legendary.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
Noun
The interactive map below shows where different broods are scattered across the country.
—Taylor Johnston, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2025
Huston could recognize the ways of that brood: her own renowned and eccentric family inhabited that domestic world of privilege, power, infidelity, and intrigue that became Christie’s writerly milieu.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brood
Verb
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Sister eaglets Sunny and Gizmo were recently trained for their big send off after hatching in their parents' nest in March in Southern California's Big Bear Valley, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley, the non-profit organization that runs a 24-hour live feed monitoring the famous family.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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As part of the trade war halt between the U.S. and China hatched last month, Boeing deliveries to China will restart this month.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
Noun
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These characters, such as Draculaura (daughter of Dracula), Frankie Stein (daughter of Frankenstein’s monster), Clawdeen Wolf (daughter of the Werewolf) and Cleo de Nile (daughter of the Mummy), are designed to reflect the diverse and unique offspring of classic monster figures.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Lack of Spaying and Neutering Unsterilized cats reproduce rapidly—one female and her offspring can produce up to 370,000 kittens in just seven years.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Joseph Quinn’s Hellfire Club captain Eddie, a new fan favorite, sadly perished after being attacked by a swarm of Demobats in Episode 9.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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These swarms are faster, more adaptive, and more resilient.—
Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Verb
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These writers spawned a generation of doctor-writers.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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Aside from the main criminal prosecution, the GirlsDoPorn case has spawned several related criminal cases and civil lawsuits.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Others, who know the Jackie and Shadow's progeny lore, check in and offer prayers in the hope that the eaglets are healthy enough to survive any adverse weather conditions that may pop up.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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When people think of Tiger Woods progeny on the golf course, everyone's minds immediately go to his son, Charlie.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As previously reported, the S2 finale found the Enterprise under vicious attack by the Gorn, who were in the midst of invading one of the Federation's colony worlds.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2025
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John White, the governor of the colony, returned to England for supplies in 1587.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Additional highlights included a carousel ride with the siblings sitting together, roller coasters and walks throughout the park, which is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Once owned by Mickey Drexler, the 26-acre horse farm sits on a sandy road a stone’s throw from Peter Beard’s house and the Roosevelt estate.—
Alessandra Schade,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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Portugal has brought a bevy of producers, directors and actors to the 40th Guadalajara Film Festival where its Country of Honor celebrations include a tribute to Portuguese actor and director Maria de Medeiros at the fest’s closing ceremony.—
Martin Dale,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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The dress featured a bevy of shimmering elements with thin straps and a light lilac tone.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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“Brood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brood. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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