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
Curled at the forelegs is a smaller camel’s carcass, likely its offspring.
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Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
That unlikely combo provides a compelling opportunity for DiCaprio to sample a few lines of indigenous dialogue with his character’s offspring, and suggests a unique complication of the traditional cowboys-and-Indians trope through a revisionist lens.
—Eric Kohn, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
The highly successful state-run program collects huge bass during spawning season so their offspring can be stocked in public waters across the state.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
Female turkeys produce more female offspring under hunting pressure.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
That unlikely combo provides a compelling opportunity for DiCaprio to sample a few lines of indigenous dialogue with his character’s offspring, and suggests a unique complication of the traditional cowboys-and-Indians trope through a revisionist lens.
—Eric Kohn, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2026
The highly successful state-run program collects huge bass during spawning season so their offspring can be stocked in public waters across the state.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 25 Feb. 2026
Female turkeys produce more female offspring under hunting pressure.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offspring
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Colorful ceramic fruits, vegetables and flowers mingle on a table covered with myriad serving vessels, all handbuilt in Payawal’s studio, which looks out into her abundant kitchen garden.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Before the doors swung open at the ICNA Relief Food Pantry in suburban Glendale Heights on a recent Thursday, volunteers in lime-yellow hi-vis vests were putting out large boxes of vegetables and fruit and trays of breads, buns and a few smatterings of cookies from a nearby bakery.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Only a shadow of these forests’ old-growth trees remain as their second-growth progeny continue to be felled.—
Evan Mills,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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But now, after the assassination of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and with the collapse of the Iranian regime looking more likely, the IRGC and its progeny are in an existential moment.—
Colin P. Clarke,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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Idaho was a 13-seed in its last tournament appearance in 1990, losing to Louisville 78-59 in Salt Lake City.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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In the mix is a possible rematch of last year's national final against Florida, which would essentially be a road team with a better seed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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Rodin himself got married in 1961, to the psychologist Jill Schwab, and raised four children.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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None of the 140 children, teachers and staff inside the synagogue were injured, authorities said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your comments and questions most Fridays about life, family, relationships and more.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The family of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, who was shot and killed in the mass shooting that erupted at the Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally in February 2024, left the Jackson County courthouse in tears on Monday afternoon.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Eagles, who are nearing the end of their Sphere residency in Las Vegas with a record-setting 56 shows, plan to record the performance for posterity.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Although the reason for the masquerade isn’t known, the photographer did take down the names of his subjects for posterity.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Offspring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offspring. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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