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as in hatch
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as in swarm
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Recent Examples of brood
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
If coffee tones aren’t your thing, opt for something warmer and richer, like this brooding oxblood.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 6 Jan. 2026
Caylin Harris, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025
Even Keaton’s Sybil and Nelson’s Kelly don’t come off much better than their fictional brood.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 17 Dec. 2025
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Verb
For his battle-worn, brooding rendition of the heroic outlaw in the A24 film, the Les Misérables actor shows off a long gray beard paired with silver locks—a far cry from other Robin Hoods portrayed by actors like Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and Russell Crowe.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
If coffee tones aren’t your thing, opt for something warmer and richer, like this brooding oxblood.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
Start a Silly Ritual Holly Charlesworth, the blogger behind My Sister's Suitcase, holds an annual Santa beard contest for her brood.
—Caylin Harris, Parents, 21 Dec. 2025
Even Keaton’s Sybil and Nelson’s Kelly don’t come off much better than their fictional brood.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 17 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brood
Verb
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Grandma turned in her wheelchair, angled her body to stare at the shadows cross-hatching and haunting the doorframe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Snake catcher Kurt Whyte told ABC News that snake activity has increased with breeding season over and eggs beginning to hatch.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Across the hallway from Atlantis Kids Adventures is The Gamers Reef, a classic arcade with everything from Pac-Man to driving games, which may appeal to parents (especially those raised in the ’80s) even more than their offspring.—
Jesse Ashlock,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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In pitting his offspring against each other in a battle for the family empire Rupert Murdoch became part of a tale as old as time… A tale well told in Gabe Sherman’s Bonfire of the Murdochs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Besides being buggy and incomplete, a project running swarms of agents for days or weeks is expensive.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Since his debut album in 2015, Scott has brought swarms of young fans into a universe that, through various commercial collaborations, includes shoes, apparel, sunglasses, McDonald’s meals, Fortnite skins, in-game concerts, and cereal.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Photos of Macron in his statement shades went viral, spawning countless memes and comments with references to ‘80s films such as Top Gun, Cobra, and Terminator.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
23 Jan. 2026
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The arXiv, as the server came to be called, grew quickly, and spawned sister sites in other disciplines.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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Advocates of our robot future have similarly mundane plans for our mechanical progeny.—
James Vincent,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Oscar winner and Captain Marvel herself Brie Larson will voice Rosalina, while Uncut Gems director and Happy Gilmore 2 actor Benny Safdie will voice Bowser's progeny.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Unchecked, imagine what the numbers of bee colonies will be like in 22 years?—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Happy Valley has grown into a thriving colony with thousands of residents and a base for new missions that will take us even further into the solar system.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The restaurant has occupied the space for decades, sits steps from the ski lifts in Vail Village, and is a local favorite for skiers, tourists and locals alike.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Video footage that circulated on social media shows the tourist lying motionless on the snowy ground, with the leopard sitting nearby.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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This spectacular convergence of talent has always produced a bevy of memorable fashion moments, with the red carpet looks combining the refinement of the Academy Awards and the carefree freshness of the Emmys.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the referendum campaign, opponents have filed a bevy of lawsuits to block the map from taking effect ahead of the 2026 election.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Brood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brood. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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