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
And many women experience complications during pregnancy, such as high blood pressure, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes.
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Chantelle Lee, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
These included a job search program, a mental health initiative, a children’s program, the Cradle of Hope crisis pregnancy center and the Veterans Ministry Program.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Early prenatal care in particular — that is, seeing a doctor within the first few months of pregnancy — allows doctors to assess patients for risks that might complicate pregnancies.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
The most common conditions requiring families to stay at the house are pediatric cancer, premature and high-risk pregnancies, organ transplants, and ophthalmology and audiology conditions.
—Michelle Marchante
february 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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Chantelle Lee, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
These included a job search program, a mental health initiative, a children’s program, the Cradle of Hope crisis pregnancy center and the Veterans Ministry Program.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
Early prenatal care in particular — that is, seeing a doctor within the first few months of pregnancy — allows doctors to assess patients for risks that might complicate pregnancies.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 19 Feb. 2026
The most common conditions requiring families to stay at the house are pediatric cancer, premature and high-risk pregnancies, organ transplants, and ophthalmology and audiology conditions.
—Michelle Marchante
february 19, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pregnancy
gestation
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Gilligan, who also serves as executive producer, writer and director on the Rhea Seehorn vehicle, previously stated that the gestation of the idea for the sci-fi thriller-comedy spanned a decade.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2026
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The calf’s arrival follows a 21-month pregnancy, which is the longest gestation period of any land animal, according to the Smithsonian.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnancy. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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