pregnancy

noun

ˈpreg-nən(t)-sē How to pronounce pregnancy (audio)
Definition of pregnancynext
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 What should people who have had gestational hypertension know about their health after pregnancy? — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 According to the lawsuit, Lee was demoted during and after her pregnancy. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The actress advocated for marine life preservation, teen pregnancy prevention and domestic violence awareness. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 In February, the couple appeared again on Jinger and Jeremy’s podcast and spoke about pregnancy rumors that had been circulating online. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pregnancy
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gestation
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  • According to the Tribune, the relationship between West and the biological parents was going well until the baby was diagnosed with HLHS at 20 weeks' gestation.
    — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The couple lost their twin boys in November 2018, at 19 weeks and four days gestation.
    — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of gestation

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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnancy. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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