as in fruit
the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
the racehorse's offspring all proved to be very good racers as well the couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary surrounded by three generations of offspring
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Recent Examples of offspring
Authorities were particularly encouraged by the confirmation of a cub, especially since these felines typically produce only one offspring at a time.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
The full picture of how paternal experience and behavior might epigenetically influence offspring is not nearly in hand.
—Ivan Amato, Quanta Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
Even though the mothers who nest at Alagadi Beach are arriving earlier and earlier, their offspring continue to be almost all females.
—Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Preterm birth and low birthweight are associated with greater cardiovascular risk in both mothers and their offspring.
—Jenalee Doom, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
The full picture of how paternal experience and behavior might epigenetically influence offspring is not nearly in hand.
—Ivan Amato, Quanta Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
Even though the mothers who nest at Alagadi Beach are arriving earlier and earlier, their offspring continue to be almost all females.
—Elizabeth Preston, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
Preterm birth and low birthweight are associated with greater cardiovascular risk in both mothers and their offspring.
—Jenalee Doom, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offspring
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But some of the most substantial evidence for longevity consistently points to a short list of humble staples, including legumes, whole grains, nuts, fruits, and vegetables.—
Rachel Macpherson,
Outside,
11 Jan. 2026
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Just as memorable was the opportunity to walk through storied vineyards, and to taste the fruits of Champagne.—
David Swanson,
Travel + Leisure,
11 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
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Fresh papaya seeds are covered with a slimy coating that prevents them from germinating inside the fruit.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
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The seed round included primary and secondary capital.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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If your children do homework at the kitchen table instead of their bedrooms, find a spot to keep school supplies handy.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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Questioning the powerful influences that oversee and fund what our children learn is critical.—
SHELLEY SMITH SPECIAL TO THE DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Through a life-saving program at the American Red Cross, volunteers go door to door across Los Angeles, helping people protect their homes and families before a fire ever starts.—
Jasmine Viel,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Despite the warning, Andrea and Rusty went on to expand their family.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Vanderpool was touched by the thought of the dress making one more trip down the aisle, with her own posterity.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Unfortunately the crying photos still made it into the family photo album, memorializing the tears for posterity.—
Sara Rowe Mount,
Parents,
28 Nov. 2025
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“Offspring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offspring. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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