MISCARRYING Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

miscarrying 1 of 2

adjective

as in infertile

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miscarrying

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verb

present participle of miscarry

as in failing

to go wrong the scheme to save the stranded dolphins miscarried, and all were lost

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The standard of care for miscarrying patients in the second trimester, for example, is to offer to empty the uterus, which can lower the risk of infection and sepsis, according to leading medical organizations. — Cassandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026 Kylie noted that the experience of miscarrying her first pregnancy made future pregnancies a challenge for her mentally. — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025 Welch ended up miscarrying shortly before she was scheduled to perform at a festival in Cornwall. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2025

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This might ensure that the female’s own genes get passed on, just in case her nesting partner is infertile.

— Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 8 July 2026
The fact that [Ruben] is infertile and what that means to his manhood, and his ability to be masculine and reproduce and have a son.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026

Definition of infertile

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But by the time of his indictment, Lorch was in failing health and found incompetent to stand trial, and lawsuits against him and the church were dismissed due to statute of limitations issues.

— Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Then Dart struggled again on Wednesday, failing to move the ball at all on a couple drives at the end of practice.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of failing

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Others were more barren, with dusty volcanic rocks and jagged cliffs surrounding secluded turquoise coves.

— Annie Daly, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Over two years, these top spenders expanded their overall staff by 10% and boosted entry-level hiring by 12%, defying other reports that college graduates face a barren job market.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of barren

Verb

With the opponent’s next drive, plus media timeouts, or maybe Butker’s own offense stalling without a scoring opportunity, the inactivity adds up in real time.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Aug. 2026
Still, a market where the priciest co-ops are selling faster while the priciest condos are stalling is not the market anyone penciled in this year.

— John Walkup, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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