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
For many animals, making offspring means eating more, moving less and/or diverting energy away from growth and survival.
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Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Scientists worry that these are cut off from populations to the north in the Simi Hills and mountains in Ventura County and the Central Coast, and that their offspring are sustaining detrimental effects of inbreeding.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
David and Victoria are early pioneers in the modern practice of overexposing one’s offspring.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
Hibernation must end at the right time Shortly after waking from hibernation, marmots mate, giving birth about 4½ weeks later to half a dozen or more offspring.
—Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
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Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Scientists worry that these are cut off from populations to the north in the Simi Hills and mountains in Ventura County and the Central Coast, and that their offspring are sustaining detrimental effects of inbreeding.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
David and Victoria are early pioneers in the modern practice of overexposing one’s offspring.
—Anna Russell, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
Hibernation must end at the right time Shortly after waking from hibernation, marmots mate, giving birth about 4½ weeks later to half a dozen or more offspring.
—Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offspring
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This seems odd but ripening fruit releases small amounts of ethylene gas which can reduce the longevity of the arrangement.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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The garden — featuring Ruth’s extensive collection — was established more than 50 years ago on what had been a fruit and nut orchard.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Throughout his rise to power and reign, actually, rumors constantly swirled about Hitler’s romantic partners and possible progeny.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
19 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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Some business leaders – notably Michael Dell – have pledged to make one-time $250 seed contributions to the accounts of certain groups of children from middle- to lower-income households.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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This version of the Hawaiian snack — buttery and tossed with seaweed and sesame seeds — is adapted from food stylist Caroline Hwang’s recipe, which was passed to her from her friend, Corey Chow, former chef de cuisine at Per Se in New York, who adapted it from his mom.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Kouri Richins, a Utah children’s book author and mother of three, is charged with murdering her husband, Eric Richins, in a case that has drawn intense scrutiny and widespread media attention.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Jon Ruben, a 76-year-old retired British veterinarian, was sentenced to 23 years and 10 months in prison on charges of child abuse after drugging boys with sedative-laden candy last year at a summer camp in England.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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The family had called 911 to report that Chakraborty was throwing glass at his home on Parsons Blvd.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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That stillness is what drew Nancy and her family to the area decades ago.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 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 10 Feb. 2026.
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