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as in hatch
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as in swarm
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as in moping
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as in pregnant
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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
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
His brooding, blunt-force honesty represents everything that Charlie is not, and Cece begins to fall for him.
—Maxim Loskutoff, New York Times, 18 Feb. 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
Adjective
Released last November, the creative infused her brooding, futuristic sound into a full-fledged orchestral production.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
His brooding, blunt-force honesty represents everything that Charlie is not, and Cece begins to fall for him.
—Maxim Loskutoff, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brood
Noun
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The two hatch a convoluted getaway plan that involves stealing a briefcase full of money.—
James Factora,
Them.,
22 May 2025
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An official with Smit Salvage, which is part of the salvage team led by TMC Marine, told CNN that the hatches appear open, meaning the crew may not have battened them down as the storm approached.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
20 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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He was quickly enveloped in a swarm of church hats.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Greater Salt Lake police officers responded to a call from a Millcreek home that a man and his six family members had been held against their will by their pregnant daughter's boyfriend, Garcia.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Additionally, Rocky’s partner Rihanna attended, heavily pregnant in a blue dress.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 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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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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However, for the mice who had been on the WD plan before and after antibiotic treatment, the FMT simply didn't work; the colons of those mice were unable to reestablish a colony of helpful bacteria.—
Michael Franco
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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Rojas’s recollections weren’t peevish—fine work was produced under these conditions.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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The songs are muscular and syncretic as ever, but the normally peevish rapper doesn’t maintain his trolling energy for the full record, settling into a questioning and pensive pace.—
Stephen Kearse,
TIME,
8 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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About a year after infection, a fully mature, gravid female worm migrates to the skin, usually in the lower extremities.—
Mark Kortepeter,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Unlike young females, gravid females need to locate carrion for oviposition and distinguish between fresh and aging carrion, the latter possibly detrimental to offspring.—
Seriously Science,
Discover Magazine,
28 Feb. 2017
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
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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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