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
Two sets of twins were among the offspring.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The sunken screening rooms in each villa are furnished with games and videos, and a large screen will also entertain the offspring.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But Anderson is clearly amused, and has already made a number of pieces for the Mayers offspring (the children use their father’s surname).
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Kalee remains with her three offspring behind the scenes, where staff can closely track their progress.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The sunken screening rooms in each villa are furnished with games and videos, and a large screen will also entertain the offspring.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But Anderson is clearly amused, and has already made a number of pieces for the Mayers offspring (the children use their father’s surname).
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Kalee remains with her three offspring behind the scenes, where staff can closely track their progress.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for offspring
Noun
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This feedback loop can bear strange fruit.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Because watermelons rely on pollinators like bees to spark their fruit production, planting pollinator-attracting flowers like marigolds will help boost your harvest.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the final battle against Papa Bowser and his progeny, Mario and Peach leap over the giant King Koopa on the lava bridge and send him tumbling into the molten river below.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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To match the progeny of the pros, ambitious kids like Ken had to work extra hard.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The restaurant became the seed of what is now, 40 years later, the California Surf Museum on Pier View Way in Oceanside.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Big West regular-season champion Hawaii, which beat Long Beach on its home court twice in the regular season, and MIVA champion Ball State (25-4) appear to be locks for the other top-four seeds.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, today Uranus enters a part of your chart to stay for six years, encouraging impulsive vacations, surprising romance and unexpected children.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Money raised will support the care of children and adults with profound developmental disabilities who receive residential and education care at the nonprofit center, according to a news release.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Word of Smith’s death had shattered his family, especially his father, who can’t believe his son is gone.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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At least, that’s the story his family has always told him.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Winning Monday night would be an emphatic statement for college basketball posterity.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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Did someone just driving by see the action happening and call the nearby camera crew to ensure it was captured for posterity?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Offspring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/offspring. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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