as in pregnancy
the state of containing unborn young within the body
the length of gestation for the gray wolf is about 63 days
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Recent Examples of gestation
Each of the babies was born before 32 weeks gestation, weighing no more than about 3 pounds.
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
In the sixth week of gestation, human embryos possess a tail with multiple vertebrae.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The long gestation proved to be a gift.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
The calf’s arrival follows a 21-month pregnancy, which is the longest gestation period of any land animal, according to the Smithsonian.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
In the sixth week of gestation, human embryos possess a tail with multiple vertebrae.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
The long gestation proved to be a gift.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 23 Feb. 2026
The calf’s arrival follows a 21-month pregnancy, which is the longest gestation period of any land animal, according to the Smithsonian.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gestation
pregnancy
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Both Seago and O’Donnell described pregnancy centers as filling a gap in care for women who live in rural or otherwise underserved areas.—
Emily Brindley
Health Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance officials announced Hesty’s pregnancy on Thursday and said the baby’s father, Jaya, will also be a first-time parent.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Gestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gestation. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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