as in gestation
the state of containing unborn young within the body
an elephant's pregnancy can last almost two years
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Recent Examples of pregnancy
Aragon also supported Babawru remotely during her labor and was with her during an ultrasound exam that confirmed the pregnancy.
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ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Of course, women often bear more of the burden of unwanted pregnancy, but men are affected too.
—Kenneth H. Mayer, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Earlier studies show women appear to eliminate certain PFAS faster than men due to pregnancy, breastfeeding and menstrual blood loss.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Earlier, police had suggested the pregnancy might have been a ruse to ensure she was sent home.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Of course, women often bear more of the burden of unwanted pregnancy, but men are affected too.
—Kenneth H. Mayer, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
Earlier studies show women appear to eliminate certain PFAS faster than men due to pregnancy, breastfeeding and menstrual blood loss.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Earlier, police had suggested the pregnancy might have been a ruse to ensure she was sent home.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pregnancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnancy
gestation
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In the sixth week of gestation, human embryos possess a tail with multiple vertebrae.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The long gestation proved to be a gift.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnancy. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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